Police say a single shot was fired inside a busy Brampton bank Tuesday morning (Dec. 19) during an armed robbery.

At least 10 customers were inside the CIBC on Bovaird Drive near Conestoga Drive, in Conestoga Square, just after 11 a.m. when two armed men walked in. Police did not say what the bullet hit inside the bank, but they said it didn't hit any of the terrified customers or employees. It is not clear how many employees were also inside the bank at the time.

Police originally reported "shots" were fired inside, but later determined the robbers fired a single shot.

Police swarmed the area searching for two suspects. They have not supplied suspect descriptions.

The tactical unit and a police dog were called out to assist in the search.

It is not known if the suspects escaped in a vehicle or on foot. They left in an unknown direction and police are looking at the possibility there may have been a third accomplice involved who did not enter the bank.

Six schools were under a hold and secure order that was lifted just after noon; Heart Lake Secondary, Conestoga Public, St. Cecilia elementary, St. Leonard elementary, Carrefour des Jeunes and Arnott Public.



