Thursday, December 11, 2014

Orwigsburg Bank Robbery Thursday Afternoon

According to the Republican Herald, Police are investigating a bank robbery that took place at the M&T Bank on West Market Street in Orwigburg on Thursday afternoon.  The robbery reportedly took place just after 1PM.


The suspect is reported to be a white man, about 5-foot-seven and 160 pounds, in his mid-30s. He entered the bank and demanded money from two different tellers. He was wearing a green jacket with the hood up and his face was covered from the nose down with a black covering. He showed a silver handgun during the robbery.

He is said to have fled on foot.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact state police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 593-2000.