Richmond RCMP investigating alleged ATM robbery with firearm

Mounties in Richmond are investigating an alleged robbery with a firearm, and they are turning to the public to help identify a suspect.

Police say a woman was robbed at gunpoint at an ATM at Lansdowne Centre mall just after 9 p.m. on Dec. 10.

“According to the report, a man entered the vestibule, approached the woman from behind, pointed a gun at her, robbed her of $250, and fled,” the Richmond RCMP said in a news release.

When police arrived, the suspect was already gone.

He is described as being 5’6″ with small eyes and black hair roots with brown tips. He was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up, a mask, dark pants, and a light-coloured backpack.

The RCMP is sharing CCTV images of the suspect in an attempt to identify him.

Anyone who may recognize him is asked to call investigators at 604-278-1212 and quote file 24-39072. Reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.solvecrime.ca.