Armed robbery suspect sought by Lethbridge police

Surveillance footage released by the Lethbridge Police Service shows the suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery on Friday, March 17, 2023 (Source: LPS).

Police in Lethbridge are asking for the public's help identifying a male connected with an armed robbery at a northside bank.

On Friday around 4:30 p.m., an unknown male entered the CIBC along the 500 block of 13 Street North and demanded money while holding a handgun, police say.

Officers describe the suspect as a heavier-set male, approximately 5'8" (1.73 metres) to 5'10" (1.78 metres) tall, and wore a blue medical mask, black sunglasses and dark green hoodie pulled over his head.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lethbridge Police Service at 403-328-4444.