64-year-old in custody after attempted armed robbery at Chilliwack, B.C., bank

CHILLIWACK, B.C. – A 64-year-old man has been taken into custody after an attempted armed robbery at a CIBC bank in Chilliwack, B.C.

RCMP say officers, including the integrated emergency response team, air support and police dogs, were called to the bank just after noon on Thursday.

Police issued a statement asking the public to stay away from the area.

An RCMP news release says the man was taken into custody without incident about 90 minutes later.

The statement says no one was hurt and RCMP victim services is available to support those affected.

CIBC spokesperson Tom Wallis said in a statement that the company is relieved the situation ended safely and grateful there were no physical injuries.

“While incidents like this are thankfully rare, they can be very difficult for anyone involved,” he said.

“Our focus is on supporting the mental and emotional well-being of our team and our clients through services including counselling to help deal with a situation like this.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 27, 2023.