Crime & Safety

Woonsocket Police: Man Robbed Bank Disguised In Dress, Sun Hat

Police are searching for the man who robbed the bank, then rode away on a bicycle.

Woonsocket Police are looking for this man, who robbed a bank then rode away on a bicycle.
Woonsocket Police are looking for this man, who robbed a bank then rode away on a bicycle. (Woonsocket Police Department)

WOONSOCKET, RI — Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank dressed in women's clothing before leaving on a bicycle. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the department.

Surveillance photos show the man, dressed in a pink dress and large, white sun hat, robbing aSantander Banks on Wednesday. Police believe he wore the clothing as a disguise. Police did not say how much money he took from the bank. The man then got on his bicycle and left the area.

Woonsocket Police Department

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to send a Facebook message to the Woonsocket Police Department or reach out to Sergeant Sanford by phone at 401- 767-8870 or by email at ksanford@woonsocketri.org.

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