Robbery at East Boston Savings Bank, Police Searching for Suspect

Police are searching for a man who robbed the East Savings Bank on Main Street in Wakefield Thursday afternoon, according to Wakefield Police.

The man entered the bank around 3 p.m., passed a bank teller a note demanding money and saying he had a weapon, although no weapon was shown at the time of the incident, according to police. A dye pack exploded after the suspect received the money. The suspect fled the business and left driving down Albion Street.

Wakefield Police have put out a be-on-the-lookout call for a black Honda with Maryland plates (partial plate 5FF), driven by a white male about 6-foot-3, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and a baseball hat.

Stoneham Police are also on the lookout for the suspect.

Stay with Wakefield Patch for more updates as they become available.