The Scotia Bank branch in south London that was robbed on November 12, 2015. Photo by Miranda Chant.The Scotia Bank branch in south London that was robbed on November 12, 2015. Photo by Miranda Chant.
London

Man Charged In Bank Robbery

London police have charged one man and continue to search for another after a bank robbery in the White Oaks area.

Police say a man walked into the ScotiaBank at 639 Southdale Rd. on Thursday afternoon and demanded cash. He got an undisclosed amount of money and took with another man in a pickup truck. Police later found a gun along with the vehicle, which had been stolen earlier in the day from White Oaks Mall.

Kenneth Rowe, 21, of London was arrested. He is charged with robbery while armed, conspiracy to commit a criminal offence, breach of probation and several firearm related offences.

Police are still looking for the second suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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