Lower Southampton Officer Arrests 3 Bank Robbery Suspects

NORTHAMPTON, PA — A Northampton Township bank was robbed Thursday morning, and three suspects were located nearby with "several" weapons and body armor in the car, police said.

Authorities say the robbery happened just after 8:30 a.m. at the PNC Bank on Buck Road in Holland. A witness identified the suspect's vehicle leaving the area south on Buck Road. A Lower Southampton police officer was able to locate the suspect's car on Buck Road and conducted a stop along with the help of other officers.

Three suspects were arrested.

Police have not yet released their names. Check back for updates.

The Northampton Township Police Department was assisted by the Lower Southampton Police Department, Upper Southampton Police Department, Lower Makefield Police Department, Bucks County Sheriffs Department, FBI, and the Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad.

Pending charges include robbery, conspiracy, persons not to possess firearms, possession of an instrument of crime, aggravated assault, unlawful restraint, and associated charges.

This an "active' investigation and more information will be released as it develops, police said.