A stakeout at an east-end bank ended dramatically yesterday when a lone youthful robber was wrestled to the ground as he walked out with a reported $150,000 stuffed in a backpack.
The 16-year-old suspect apparently had no idea as he methodically collected the cash that two Emergency Task Force teams with 20 officers, police dogs and an armoured vehicle were waiting outside. The 50 minutes it took him to collect his money gave the police plenty of time to get their ducks in order.
The teen bank robber was tackled as he left the bank by an off-duty officer who happened to be inside the bank during the robbery.
Police were called at 10:15 a.m. to the CIBC branch, located in a strip mall on Lawrence Ave. E. near Victoria Park Ave. Bank employees sounded the silent alarm after the robber walked into an office demanding money, claiming he had a gun. Crouching behind parked cars in the mall, the EFT teams kept a close eye on the bank, where some 20 customers remained inside.
They sprung into action shortly after 11 a.m., swarming the youth after he was pinned by the off-duty officer. The teen, who can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with robbery and forcible confinement. He was scheduled to appear in Toronto court today.
The 16-year-old suspect apparently had no idea as he methodically collected the cash that two Emergency Task Force teams with 20 officers, police dogs and an armoured vehicle were waiting outside. The 50 minutes it took him to collect his money gave the police plenty of time to get their ducks in order.
The teen bank robber was tackled as he left the bank by an off-duty officer who happened to be inside the bank during the robbery.
Police were called at 10:15 a.m. to the CIBC branch, located in a strip mall on Lawrence Ave. E. near Victoria Park Ave. Bank employees sounded the silent alarm after the robber walked into an office demanding money, claiming he had a gun. Crouching behind parked cars in the mall, the EFT teams kept a close eye on the bank, where some 20 customers remained inside.
They sprung into action shortly after 11 a.m., swarming the youth after he was pinned by the off-duty officer. The teen, who can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with robbery and forcible confinement. He was scheduled to appear in Toronto court today.
This is quite the funny article, a 16 year old kid, goes into a CIBC demanding money and claiming that he has a gun. Not to mention that it took him 50 minutes to gather up the money, like comeon did he not think that 50 minutes in waiting for the money, that someone wouldnt have contacted the police? This young kid is probably a little confused and trying to make a name for himself. Its funny because this kid is about the same age as me, and trying to rob a bank, i just cant picture it. Advice for the kid, if your ever going to rob a bank dont take over 20 minutes to get the money, and at least wait till your a little older.
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This is just rediculous. Why would a 16 year old kid try to steal money from a bank? This was not thought through very well because at this young of age, you can easily earn a bad reputation and the police around this town will know about you.
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