State Police Investigating Attempted Bank Robbery in Southbury: BREAKING

SOUTHBURY, CT - Troopers from Troop A-Southbury and officers from the Southbury Resident Trooper’s Office are investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred at the People’s Bank, 100 Main St., Southbury, located in Stop & Shop.

At 12:15 p.m. Sunday officers responded to a reported attempted bank robbery at the People’s Bank.

Upon arrival Southbury officers spoke with bank employees who stated a male suspect entered the bank and demanded money, State Police said in a news release.

The suspect implied that he had a weapon, but none was shown, the news release states. No injuries were reported.

The lone suspect was described as white male approximately 5’5”-5’8” tall wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with a grey/white checkered shirt, white baseball hat, and light-colored pants. The male suspect was unshaven, and had light brown hair.

State troopers responded to the scene and conducted a search of the area. State Police detectives from Western District Major Crime also responded to the scene and will assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information about the bank robbery, or anyone who may have information as to the identity of the suspect is asked to call Troop A at 203-267-2200, Southbury Police Department at 203-264-5912, or text TIP711 with the information to 236748.