LANGLEY RCMP announced on Monday that they have arrested and charged a man after he allegedly robbed a bank.

On July 4, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at a financial institution in the 6100-block of 200 Street. Witnesses reported that the suspect pushed past bank tellers and stole money from the counters. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

“Langley RCMP frontline officers responded and with the use of video surveillance systems were able to obtain a clear description of the suspect. The suspect was then located at Fraser Highway and Langley Bypass; however, he fled into a nearby mall,” said Cpl. Zynal Sharoom of Langley RCMP.

Langley RCMP’s Special Response Team together with frontline officers entered the mall and arrested the suspect as he was trying to flee.

A 26-year-old Langley man, Tyler Jacob Goodine, has been charged with robbery and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. Goodine remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance which is scheduled on July 10.

Anyone with information about this incident who has not spoken to police yet is asked to contact Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 and quote file number 2024-21099.