UPDATED: Bike used in hold up of Kootenay Currency Exchange now in police possession
By Castlegar Source
Nelson Police are reporting officers have found the bike used in the April 11, armed robbery of Kootenay Currency Exchange.
Detective/Constable Nate Holt said in a press release the bicycle is now in the possession of Nelson Police and will be returned to the owner in the coming days.
D/Cst. Holt said NPD would like to thank the public for all of the information received regarding this robbery to date and encourage the public to continue to contact police or Crimestoppers with any information about the matter.
All information regarding this event can be forwarded to NPD at 250-354-5179, the nearest RCMP detachment, or Crimestoppers.
Police ask for help finding bicycle used in connection with armed robbery
The Nelson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating the bicycle used in a recent mid-day armed robbery at the Kootenay Currency Exchange.
Police say the bicycle was used by the suspect to arrive at, and depart from, the scene, and that it was stolen prior to the robbery, which occured on April 11 at about 1:15 p.m. The suspect brandished a weapon, which he fired once, but no one was injured.
Police say the bicycle is unique and described as a Kona (brand) “Jake the Snake” (model) cyclocross or road-style bike. The bike is primarily green in colour with a white stripe on the down-tube area. The bike has drop-racing style handlebars as well, and could be described as newer and higher end in terms of quality and condition.
“Should members of the public feel that they have located this bicycle please contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919,” read a press release issued April 17. “Do no attempt to pursue or approach any individuals associated to this bicycle.”
All information regarding this event can be forwarded to NPD at 250-354-5179, the nearest RCMP detachment, or Crimestoppers.
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