Crime & Safety
Masked Toms River Bank Robber Claimed He Had A Gun: Police
He was covered up and had his face hidden, but police are hoping some of the items provide clues to his identity.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River police are searching for a man they say claimed he was armed with a weapon as he robbed a Route 37 bank on Thursday morning,
Police were called to the Bank of America at Bananier Drive and Route 37 about 10:15 a.m., said Jillian Messina, media specialist for the Toms River Police Department.
Employees told police the man walked in the bank and demanded money from the teller, stating he had a gun. No weapon was shown.
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The man suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, Messina said.
He was described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, medium build, wearing a gray Polo hooded sweatshirt, gray and black gloves, a tan baseball hat and sunglasses, with camouflage bandana over his face. He was carrying a leopard print bag (see it below).
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The Toms River Police Detective Bureau, Ocean County Crime Scene Investigation and Berkeley Township police responded, she said.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Toms River Detective Mark Bajada at 732-349-0510, ext. 1241.
Police released this photo of the suspect, which shows the gloves he was wearing and the bag he used.
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