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Bank robbery reported in Harriston on Wednesday

Wellington County OPP is investigating a bank robbery in Harriston, Ontario on Wednesday.

Around 3 pm, it was reported that three people armed with pistols entered the business at Elora Street South.

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"They threatened staff and clients," Wellington County OPP officer Joshua Cunningham said in a video posted on West Region OPP Twitter.

#WellingtonOPP @ TownofMinto#Harristonis investigating armed bank robbery. Three suspects fled south in undisclosed currency. Call 1-888-310-1122 if you can help the investigator ^ JC@wellingtncounty @CSGWtips pic.twitter.com/W7V8JC60CR

— Western OPP (@OPP_WR)June 23, 2022

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According to police, the suspect stole an "unknown amount of currency" and fled Elora Street south with a silver sedan.

Investigation is ongoing.

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