Members of the High River RCMP are investigating the Friday afternoon armed robbery of the town’s Scotiabank.

Shortly before 5:00 p.m., a man entered the bank on 3 Ave S.E. and approached the teller. The suspect demanded cash and produced an item which is believed to have been a pistol.

The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and the man fled without incident.

The suspect is described as:

  • Caucasian male
  • Believed to be in his mid 20’s
  • Average height
  • Having a thin, red colored goatee

At the time of the robbery, the suspect was dressed entirely in black, save for brown shoes

Anyone with information about Friday’s robbery is asked to contact the High River RCMP detachment, 403-652-2357, or Crime Stoppers.