Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Pottsville Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

Police in Pottsville are investing a Tuesday morning bank robbery.

According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojiechowsky, "The Pottsville Bureau of Police is actively investigating an incident at the M&T Bank, Centre and E. Norwegian Street, at approximately 11:45am when a thin build white male, approximately 6’ tall, wearing a lime green shirt, dark hat and sunglasses gave a note to a teller demanding money. "

Wojiechowsky said "No weapon was used during the incident nor threatened to be used. After receiving the money the male left the bank in an unknown direction of travel."

Anyone with information is asked to call Pottsville Police at (570) 628-3792.

More information when it is available.