One man is in police custody following a robbery in Chilliwack

Chilliwack, Air 1 Unit, Police Dog Services, Emergency Response Team

2023-04-27 16:07 PDT

File # 2023-15965

 A high risk situation in Chilliwack has been resolved peacefully with one man arrested by Chilliwack RCMP.

At approximately 12:15pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023, Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a man armed with a weapon attempting to rob a financial institution in the 9200 block of Young Road, Chilliwack. All available police resources including front line members, the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, RCMP Air Services and Police Dog Services proceeded to the area. Police worked diligently to contain the situation and resolve the situation peacefully.

At approximately 1:35pm, a 64-year-old man was taken into police custody without incident. No one was physically injured during this event. Chilliwack RCMP Victim Services have been engaged to support those affected.

Chilliwack RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their cooperation and patience during this incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this robbery is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611.

Released by

Sgt. Krista Vrolyk

Email: krista.vrolyk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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