Crime & Safety
Man Sought In Bank Robberies In Lakewood: Police
The man succeeded in getting cash from one of the banks, police said.
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Authorities are investigating two bank robberies — one of which was successful — that happened Friday afternoon in Lakewood, police said.
The first one happened at 3:01 p.m. when a man walked into the Wells Fargo branch at 425 West Kennedy Blvd. and handed the teller a note demanding money, Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said.
No money was handed over and the man left on foot, Staffordsmith said.
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At 3:08 p.m. the man walked into the TD Bank at 1601 Madison Ave. and handed the teller a note demanding money, and left with at least $1,000, Staffordsmith said.
The man was last seen walking west on East County Line Road from Madison Avenue, he said.
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He did not show a weapon at either location, Staffordsmith said.
Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Officer Alex Guzman Jr. at 732-363-0200.
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