Police have located a vehicle they believe was used in a robbery at Caisse Populaire on Amanda Street in Coniston, but they are still looking for the suspect responsible for the crime.

The vehicle, described as yellow with a black stripe down the side, was abandoned in the area of Watson Road and Metcalfe Street in Garson.

On Jan. 11 at about 3:30 p.m., a lone man entered the Caisse Populaire brandishing an edged weapon and demanded money by passing a note to the bank teller, according to Greater Sudbury Police Service.

The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were sustained.

Police have secured physical evidence in the matter and are seeking the assistance of the public to identify the suspect.

The suspect is described as white, about 20 years of age, with a tanned complexion and a thin build. He was wearing a red hoodie under a black coat, a baseball cap and dark pants.

Anyone with information on the vehicle or the suspect is urged to call police at 705-674-7511 or Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).

Posted by Arron Pickard