TMTV/BCTV Kootenays Feb 24, 2010 - At 4:00 p.m. today, police received a report that the Revelstoke branch of the CIBC had been the victim of a robbery.  The suspect entered the bank and produced a note which made reference to a firearm.  An undisclosed amount of money was turned over to the suspect who then fled on foot. The description of the suspect given was a man dressed up as a woman. 

After police canvassed the area it was learned that the suspect was associated to a yellow Ford Mustang.  Further patrols located a vehicle matching the description at a local gas station.  When police approached the vehicle it took off  and a pursuit ensued.  The brief chase lasted about 20 blocks when the suspect vehicle turned down a dead end street.  The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot.  Police caught up with the suspect moments later on Hwy 23 North and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. 

The 48 year old transgendered person from New Westminster is now facing charges of robbery, causing a pursuit, dangerous driving and assaulting a police officer.  This person, who was a federal parolee on conditional release, also had an outstanding warrant of apprehension revoking their day parole status.

The investigation into this matter is continuing.