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Attempted robbery at financial institution

Happened in south Guelph shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday
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Guelph police report that a hand gun was brandished during a south end robbery attempt Wednesday afternoon.

At 4:50 p.m. police were called to a south end financial institution that was reporting a robbery.

Investigation revealed that three males entered the business and brandished a firearm. The suspects were not successful in getting anything and fled prior to police arrival. There are no physical injuries as a result of this incident.

No description of the suspects was provided.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Constable Syed Ali of the Guelph Police General Investigations Unit at [email protected] by email or 519-824-1212 ext. 7145 by phone. If you would like to stay anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.