Police on Vancouver Island say the two men shot dead during a violent bank robbery in Saanich were 22-year-old twin brothers from nearby Duncan..Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie were killed after a botched bank heist earlier this week..The pair, clad in body armour, were killed in a shootout with police, Six officers were wounded in the fusillade of bullets.."Investigators have spoken with their family and they are cooperating with our investigation. They have asked for privacy at this time. We are looking into the suspects' backgrounds and can confirm that neither had criminal records or were known to police," said a police release.."We understand that the release of the names of the two deceased may answer the WHO, but there are still many outstanding questions and investigation efforts that need to take place in order to fully understand WHAT took place and WHY," said Cpl. Alex Bérubé, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit spokesperson.."The motive behind the armed robbery and subsequent exchange of gunfire with police has not yet been determined. We believe there could be people out that may have more information about the brothers, their recent activities and travels and we need those people to come forward and speak to police.".CTV News Vancouver Island has confirmed that the now-deleted Instagram account @isaacauchterlonie867 belonged to Isaac Auchterlonie..The account featured several posts that used anti-government hashtags, interspersed with shots of nature, rifles and ammunition..VIIMCU confirmed that two individuals are connected with the white 4 door 1992 Toyota Camry that has two black racing stripes over the hood and roof. Since releasing the photo on Thursday of the vehicle and requesting the public’s assistance we have received a number calls and tips. Investigators are continuing to following up on the information..The investigation to date has determined that only two suspects were in the bank; however, police are continuing to look into whether anyone else was involved or associated to the events on Tuesday.
Police on Vancouver Island say the two men shot dead during a violent bank robbery in Saanich were 22-year-old twin brothers from nearby Duncan..Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie were killed after a botched bank heist earlier this week..The pair, clad in body armour, were killed in a shootout with police, Six officers were wounded in the fusillade of bullets.."Investigators have spoken with their family and they are cooperating with our investigation. They have asked for privacy at this time. We are looking into the suspects' backgrounds and can confirm that neither had criminal records or were known to police," said a police release.."We understand that the release of the names of the two deceased may answer the WHO, but there are still many outstanding questions and investigation efforts that need to take place in order to fully understand WHAT took place and WHY," said Cpl. Alex Bérubé, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit spokesperson.."The motive behind the armed robbery and subsequent exchange of gunfire with police has not yet been determined. We believe there could be people out that may have more information about the brothers, their recent activities and travels and we need those people to come forward and speak to police.".CTV News Vancouver Island has confirmed that the now-deleted Instagram account @isaacauchterlonie867 belonged to Isaac Auchterlonie..The account featured several posts that used anti-government hashtags, interspersed with shots of nature, rifles and ammunition..VIIMCU confirmed that two individuals are connected with the white 4 door 1992 Toyota Camry that has two black racing stripes over the hood and roof. Since releasing the photo on Thursday of the vehicle and requesting the public’s assistance we have received a number calls and tips. Investigators are continuing to following up on the information..The investigation to date has determined that only two suspects were in the bank; however, police are continuing to look into whether anyone else was involved or associated to the events on Tuesday.
