A BMO branch on the corner of Dundas and Wellington streets in London, Ontario. Capture via Google Street View.

A BMO branch on the corner of Dundas and Wellington streets in London, Ontario. Capture via Google Street View.

London man facing charges after downtown bank robbery

By Craig Needles

January 16, 2023 - 11:56am

Police say they've charged a London man after a bank was robbed in the downtown core.

After a man entered the BMO at Wellington and Dundas and got away with cash on Friday, police released a suspect description and asked for the public's assistance in the case.

Investigators said he went into the bank wearing a blue medical mask, demanded money, and took off.

On Monday, police said they arrested a 29-year-old London man.

He's charged with robbery and disguise with intent.

The man is scheduled to appear in court on February 27.

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