Bank Robbers Wore Body Armor, Had Zip Ties, Weapons: Police

NORTHAMPTON, PA — Three suspects accused of robbing a Northampton Township bank on Thursday morning were wearing body armor and had zip ties, police said. Authorities say the robbery happened just after 8:30 a.m. at the PNC Bank on Buck Road in Holland.

The three suspects, all from Philadelphia, have the same last name. Police did not immediately return an inquiry seeking clarification on their relationship. The three suspects have been identified as Ronald Vines, 45; Elijah Vines, 22; and Solomon Vines, 18.

A witness identified the suspects' vehicle leaving the scene, heading south on Buck Road. A Lower Southampton police officer was able to locate the car on Buck Road and stopped it with the help of other officers.

The trio had "several" weapons in the car. They were remanded to Bucks County Correctional Facility after being unable to post bail.

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.