Hull Man Charged in Milton Bank Robbery Found in New Hampshire

MILTON, MA — A Hull man staying in New Hampshire has been identified as the alleged suspect in a Milton bank robbery.

John Burke was arrested in Jaffrey, New Hampshire and charged with unarmed robbery, according to the Milton Police Department. He was also wanted on a warrant out of Weymouth. The suspect, identified as Burke, allegedly passed the teller a demand note and left with cash.

Two days later, police learned that Burke had a connection to the New Hampshire town. Police in Jaffrey were able to locate Burke and the vehicle allegedly used in the robbery and arrest him.

Burke is being held in a Cheshire County jail in New Hampshire while is awaits extradition back to Massachusetts. He will be arraigned in Quincy District Court upon his return.

Image provided by Milton Police Department via Jaffrey Police Department.