Connecticut State Police asking for assistance in bank robbery investigation
THOMPSON, Conn. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police are asking the public for assistance identifying the suspect in a robbery that occurred Hometown Bank on Riverside Drive on May 1.
The suspect was described as a light-skinned male in his 30’s, approximately 5’10” tall and average build, medium brown eyes, wearing a black face covering, a black Columbia zip-up style sweatshirt with lime green zipper, black fingerless gloves, black pants and black shoes.
Police said the man pulled a gun on the bank employees and demanded money.
“The suspect then left the bank with $3,250 on foot and entered a smaller black SUV, possibly a Ford Edge with Massachusetts plates that was parked at the town hall building,” police said. “The vehicle was last seen traveling north on Route 12 towards Massachusetts.”
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Timothy Benjamin at 860-779-4922 or timothy.benjamin@ct.gov.
