Crime & Safety

Do You Recognize This Man? Police Say He Tried To Rob A Bank In Matawan

Matawan police are searching for a man who they say tried to rob a Main Street bank.

Matawan police are searching for a man who they say tried to rob a Main Street bank.

Around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday the man walked into the Santander Bank, 160 Main Street, Matawan.

According to a news release from Lt. Ben Smith:

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The man walked up to the teller with a note that said ““everything.” The teller asked him what he meant, and then said “I don’t have anything.” The man replied “Yes, you do.”

Then he grabbed the note and walked out.

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No money was exchanged and no weapons were shown.

The man was white, about 20- to 25-years-old, about 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall, and had a full beard and mustache. He wore a black leather varsity-style jacket with a black hooded sweatshirt that had patches and pins on the front of jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Brian Murphy at 732-290-2038.

Photos courtesy Matawan police

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