Bank Robbed In New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT — Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at Liberty Bank on College Street Jan. 2.

A white or Hispanic man entered the bank and demanded cash from tellers shortly before 9 a.m., said Officer David Hartman, police spokesman. The robber didn't wield, display or mention a weapon.

The man approached the bank on foot north of College Street from the direction of North Frontage Road. Detectives are reviewing security video to determine how he fled the scene.

The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. He is described by police as being about 5'6'' with dark colored hair. He wore a rust-colored hooded coat.

"The hood was up and over a checkered black, grey and white scarf and mask that covered most of his face," Hartman said. "He wore lighter tan pants and tan work boots (Timberland® or similar style). He wore dark framed un-tinted glasses. It is uncertain, but possible the crook has a tattoo on the back of his right hand (If it exists, it would be visible below the wrist)."

The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-946-6304.

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