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Knife Wielding Bandit Hits NJ Bank

Saturday, February 17, 2007

February 17, 2007 (WPVI) -- Police and FBI are investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred Saturday morning in South Jersey.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 am at the Sun National Bank located at the intersection of Titlon Road and Cresson Avenue in Northfield, New Jersey.

The suspect entered the bank and casually waited in line for a teller. When he reached the counter the suspect physically grabbed a patron by the upper body while wielding a knife.

Bank employees and patrons cooperated with the suspect. He then escaped with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as follows:

White male between 45 - 60 Years of Age

5'6" - 6'0" and 200 - 250 lbs

Short Balding Dark Hair

Mustache and Unshaven Face

Dark Waist Length Jacket and Maroon Colored Shirt The suspect fled the scene in a light colored white four-door vehicle traveling eastbound on Tilton Road.

No injuries were reported during the robbery.

If you have information regarding the identification and/or whereabouts of the suspect, you urged to call Northfield Police at (609) 641-3122.

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