Crime & Safety

New Haven Bank Robbed, Suspect Sought

The suspect appears similar to one who robbed another bank twice in the city, police said.

(New Haven PD)

NEW HAVEN, CT — The Key Ban branch on Grand Avenue was robbed Tuesday and a reward is being offered for information.

The robber jumped over the counter, yelled at a bank teller and took an undisclosed amount of cash from a teller drawer, said Capt. Anthony Duff, police spokesman. The robbery happened around 4 p.m.

The robber said he had a gun, but none was displayed. There are similarities to robberies at Wells Fargo bank on Route 80 on May 10 and April 27, Duff said.

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

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