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Sidney bank robbery suspect also sought in connect to Abbotsford robbery

Lucas Daryl Bradwell, 28, is known to frequent the Lower Mainland but is believed to be on Vancouver Island
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Lucas Darryl Bradwell, of North Vancouver, is wanted in connection with the robbery of a TD Canada Trust in Sidney on July 9 as well as a robbery in Abbotsford. RCMP believe he is still on Vancouver Island. (Sidney North Saanich RCMP)

A North Vancouver man wanted in connection with last week’s bank robbery in Sidney is also wanted on the mainland in connection to another bank robbery.

Local police have issued a warrant for Lucas Darryl Bradwell, 28, wanted for a “bold midday robbery” at the TD Canada Trust on Beacon Avenue.

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The Abbotsford Police Department is also asking for the public’s help in locating Bradwell, who has been identified as the suspect in a July 2 robbery.

Sgt. Judy Bird of the Abbotsford Police Department said the robbery took place on July 2 at around noon, when a man entered the HSBC on South Fraser Way and provided a note demanding money to the bank teller.

Bird said no weapon was used during the robbery, and the man obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing to a waiting taxi.

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On the afternoon of July 9, a man entered the Sidney bank and produced a note demanding cash be handed over.

After receiving the money, the man left the bank and took off northbound on Fifth Street. Despite a quick response from Sidney North Saanich RCMP, the suspect was not located.

Bradwell is described as six feet tall and 185 pounds with short brown hair, blue eyes and a tattoo of “Bradwell” on his right forearm.

According to the provincial court database, Bradwell has prior convictions for theft, using an imitation firearm, break-and-enter and two counts of robbery in North Vancouver.

He also has convictions for robbery, fleeing from a peace officer and two counts of breaching his bail conditions in Merritt.

Bradwell is known to frequent Lower Mainland municipalities; however, it is believed that he is still on Vancouver Island. Anyone with knowledge of Bradwell’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Sidney North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931 or call 911.

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