Update

A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a woman at a Nanaimo ATM on Wednesday night.

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A suspect was found in a Nanaimo home Friday morning and arrested without incident, RCMP said.

The man was also arrested on outstanding charges for mischief in connection with damage to coin-operated washers and dryers at a Nanaimo gas station.

He was scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

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Original story

A masked man with a gun held up a woman making a withdrawal at a Nanaimo ATM on Wednesday night.

Nanaimo RCMP said the woman was at TD Canada Trust at Port Place Shopping Centre in Nanaimo when the man approached her about 9:30 p.m. and demanded money. His face was obscured by a black ski mask.

He was last seen running through the mall parking lot. A police dog was unable to locate him.

The man is described as white, about five-foot-seven and overweight. He was wearing dark baggy clothing, a red basketball jersey and a dark jacket with a fur collar.

Nanaimo RCMP ask anyone with information call them at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Tips can also be submitted at nanaimocrimestoppers.com or by sending a text to 274637 using the keyword “Nanaimo.”