Richmond RCMP seek woman after alleged financial-institution robbery

Richmond RCMP are asking the public to identify a woman allegedly involved in a June robbery at a financial institution in the city centre.

Police say the suspect approached a teller at a location in the 5900 block of No. 3 Road, near Westminster Highway, on June 17. She allegedly passed a note demanding money and making threats, then left with a small amount of cash and travelled away by public transit.

The woman is described as dark-skinned, about 40 to 50 years old, roughly five feet tall and of medium build. Police say she wore a grey baseball cap, black hooded jacket, black leggings and black running shoes, and carried a green reusable shopping bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file 2026-19008.