Crime & Safety

Police Searching For Suspected Bank Robber

Police said the man told a bank teller that he had a gun but he did not show it.

On Wednesday evening, the gave out a press release to the media, seeking the public’s help in searching for a person suspected of robbing a Havertown bank.

On Wednesday at 3:44 p.m., a white male suspect, believed to be in his 50’s to mid 60’s with a salt-and-pepper beard, allegedly gave a teller at Alliance Bank located on 500 Township Line Rd., a note demanding money, stated in the press release written by Sgt. Shant Bedrossian.

“The (person) implied that he was armed with a handgun but none was displayed. Witnesses advised the police that the white male subject was in his late 50’s to his mid 60’s with a salt and pepper beard. The (person) was wearing a Philadelphia Eagles knit hat and gloves. The (person) was given a sum of U.S. currency and was last seen leaving on foot towards Brentwood Road,” stated the press release, which accompanies this article.

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Police advise the public if they have additional information they should contact the Haverford Township Police Department’s Investigations Division at 610-853-1298 ext.1230, or Detective Hufnal at 610- 853-1298 ext.1236, or the H.T.P.D. Anonymous Tip-Line at 610-853-9213.


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