Mississauga – Investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau have charged one person following a bank robbery in Mississauga.
It is alleged that on December 7, 2023, the accused attended a bank near Cawthra Road and Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga. The accused passed a note indicating he was armed and made a demand for money. Fearing for their safety, a bank teller surrendered cash to the accused before he fled on foot.
Following a short foot pursuit with responding officers, the accused was arrested. At the time of his arrest, he was found to have a quantity of cash, an imitation firearm, and a large edged weapon.
25-year-old Jerome EDWARDS of Mississauga was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. He is facing the following Criminal Code Charges:
· Robbery
· Wearing a Disguise
· Using an Imitation Firearm
· Fail to Comply with Court OrderÂ
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call investigators from the 21 Division criminal investigation bureau at 905- 453–2121 ext. 3410. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
