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Jun 12, 2026 5:10 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh
A Surrey man is facing robbery charges following two alleged bank robberies reported in the city earlier this month, according to Surrey Police Service.
Police said officers responded to a reported robbery near 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard on June 6 at about 10:50 a.m. Investigators allege a man threatened bank staff by claiming he had a weapon before leaving with money. No injuries were reported and the suspect was not located at the time.
A second reported robbery occurred on June 8 at about 11 a.m. near 128 Street and 96 Avenue. According to Surrey Police Service, a man again allegedly threatened bank employees by claiming he had a weapon before leaving with money. No injuries were reported.
The investigations remained with SPS Frontline officers. Police said assistance from Integrated Forensics Identification Services and the Real Time Intelligence Center helped investigators identify a suspect, who was arrested on June 9.
On June 10, Gregory Roca Bates Pedro, 22, was charged with two counts of robbery under the Criminal Code. The charges have not been proven in court.
Police said Pedro remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 15.
