Bank Robber Brandishing Shotgun Used White Face Paint As Disguise

MANCHESTER, NH — Police in New Hampshire's largest city as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate an armed bank robbery Saturday. The Bank of New England on Elm Street was hit at 8 a.m. by a skinny black or Hispanic man armed with a shotgun. The man sped from the scene in a white 2005 Toyota Matrix that was stolen from the city Friday, according to Heather Hamel, the public information officer for the Manchester Police Department.

The vehicle has since been located, she said.

The man wore white face paint during the robbery to disguise his appearance as well as a dark bandana. He was also wearing gray/black sweatpants, a lightweight North Face jacket, and mesh sneakers, Hamel said. The suspect is about 5-feet, 8-inches tall.

"(The) suspect also spoke with a Massachusetts accent," Hamel said.

Hamel released new photos of the suspect appearing to use an ATM machine at the bank before the robbery.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Manchester police at 603-668-8711 or the Crimeline at 603-624-4040. You can also call the FBI at 857-386-2000.

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