On February 23, 2026, around 8:20 p.m., an attempted robbery occurred at an ATM located outside the Bank of Montreal in Courtenay, British Columbia. A male suspect confronted a woman using the ATM and attempted to steal money by brandishing an edged weapon. The victim was not harmed, and the suspect fled the scene without obtaining any cash. Local police quickly responded to the incident and have launched an investigation, releasing surveillance images to the public to aid in identifying the man involved. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. This failed robbery highlights ongoing concerns about public safety... [Continue Reading]