Westerly Police search for suspect in bank robbery

By News Staff
Westerly Police are looking for the man they say robbed a bank Friday afternoon.
Police say the suspect walked into the Bank of America on Franklin St. just before 2 p.m. and handed the teller a note demanding cash.
He took off with an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen running through the back parking lot onto East Ave.
He is described as a white male, about 5’8” tall, medium build, wearing a green rain parka and tan fishing hat.
Anyone with information is asked to call Westerly Police at 401-596-2022.
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