Robbery Suspect Arrested

A man wanted in connection with two robberies earlier this week has

been arrested.

On January 17, police responded to reports of robberies at the Scotia

Bank on Lacewood Drive in Halifax as well as the TD Bank on Portland

Street in Dartmouth. In both cases, a man entered the bank and handed a

note to staff demanding cash. Last evening, a Canada Wide Warrant was

issued for 34-year-old Timothy Edward Walsh in connection with these

incidents.

Last night, Walsh was arrested in New Brunswick by Codiac RCMP. Members

of the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section will be making

arrangements today to return Walsh to Halifax where he will appearing in

court to face robbery and weapons related charges.

Source: Release