Man facing charges after bank robbery in Russell Township, police say
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
A 40-year-old Clarence-Rockland man is facing charges in connection to a bank robbery in Russell Township.
Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a call for a robbery in progress at a bank on Concession Street just after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
'The male had fled before officers arrived,' police said on X.
'Witnesses were able to provide a detailed description of the robber, and the vehicle used to flee the scene.'
The OPP says when an officer attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes later, 'the driver deliberately collided with the cruiser at low speed.'
The suspect drove off but was stopped just before 10:30 a.m. on Highway 417, police said.
Police say the suspect is facing charges of robbery with violence, dangerous operation, mischief under $5,000 and two counts of flight from a peace officer.
The suspect will appear in court for a bail hearing on Thursday.
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