Quesnel bank robber gets jail time

   A 43-year old man, accused of robbing a bank in Quesnel, has been sentenced to some jail time.
   Branvin McLeod, appearing in Supreme Court in Prince George, was sentenced to 913 days in jail, two years probation, and a 10-year firearms prohibition.
   McLeod was given credit for 555 days in jail, which leaves him with 358 new time behind bars.
   He pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery.
   Quesnel RCMP were called to the CIBC bank in the 300 block of Reid Street back on February 1st, 2023.
   Police say a lone male entered the bank an produced a note demanding money and threatening staff.
   The suspect, who was wearing a blue surgical mask, was also accused of making a motion indicating that he had a weapon.
   Police say he fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
   An arrest was made two days later.

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