

Chris Herhalt, CP24.com





Toronto Police say they have made an arrest in relation to two failed bank robberies in the Parkdale and Kensington neighbourhoods over the past three months.

Police say that on Feb. 1, a man entered a bank branch at Bathurst Street and Dundas Street West. The man, who was allegedly wearing a surgical mask and gloves, presented a note to a teller demanding cash.

He fled the scene without receiving any money.

On May 3, police say a man entered a bank branch at the corner of Queen Street West and Jameson Avenue.

He allegedly presented a note to the teller demanding cash and indicated he was armed.

Investigators say he fled the area without getting any money.

On Thursday, police arrested 27-year-old Jigme Yeshi of Toronto.

He was charged with two counts of robbery and one count of wearing a disguise with intent.

He appeared in court on Friday morning at Old City Hall.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS).