Mission robbery spurs charges against bank employee

A woman who was an employee at a bank in Missionthat was robbed last month is now facing charges.

Three men entered the Bank of Montreal on Fourth StreetS.W. around 5 p.m. on Nov.26.

• Bank staff locked in room during robbery in Mission

Guns were used and the bank staff were locked in a room while the robbery took place.

The suspects later fled the scene butwere arrestednearby.

Police say the woman was considered a victim at first, but officerslater found out she was in a relationship with one of the robbery suspects.Staff Sgt. Dave Louie says cases like this are not common.

The 20-year-oldhas beencharged with conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm and six counts of robbery using a firearm.

Her next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 23.

The three men arrestedin the incident two 21-year-olds and one 23-year-old are also facing multiple charges:

• One count of disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence.
• Seven counts of forcible confinement.
• Seven counts of robbery using a firearm.
• One count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.