Police investigating armed robbery at bank in Waterloo
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Waterloo regional police are investigating an armed robbery at a Waterloo bank.
Police first tweeted about the incident in the area of Glen Forrest Boulevard and Weber Street North around 5:45 p.m. on Friday evening.
Police said a suspect entered a bank, brandished a gun and demanded cash.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as white male, 5'7" tall and wearing a green hoodie, black pants and black bag.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
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