Armed Robbery at Kawartha Credit Union in Keene, Ontario: One Suspect Still at Large

Keene, Ontario – May 7, 2025

A shocking armed robbery unfolded Tuesday evening in the small community of Keene, Ontario, just outside of Peterborough and about 20 minutes from the village of Hastings. Around 5:00 p.m., four masked individuals stormed the Kawartha Credit Union branch on the town’s main street, brandishing firearms and demanding cash.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded swiftly to the scene. Two of the suspects were apprehended shortly after the robbery during a coordinated effort by officers from Peterborough County and nearby detachments. However, one other suspect remains on the run and is considered armed and dangerous.

Witnesses described the robbery as fast and chaotic. Staff and customers inside the credit union were ordered to the ground while the suspects gathered money. Thankfully, no physical injuries have been reported, but the psychological impact on those present is significant.

After fleeing the scene, the remaining individual was last seen heading north on foot. Police have set up checkpoints and are canvassing local roads and highways in the surrounding area, urging residents to stay alert.

“This type of crime is rare in our community,” said one local resident, “It’s frightening to think something like this could happen here.”

The Kawartha Credit Union branch will remain closed while police conduct a full investigation and forensic teams process the scene. Authorities are asking anyone with information, dashcam footage, or surveillance video from the area to contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

Updates will follow as the investigation progresses. Keene and surrounding communities remain on high alert as the search for the remaining suspects continues.

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