State Police seek tips after bank robbery

NEW HARTFORD — State police are asking area residents to pass along any information they might have that could help in the criminal investigation of the robbery of a local bank in New Hartford last weekend.

The Northwest Community Bank in the Foothills Plaza along Route 44 in New Hartford was robbed Saturday, Oct. 10, around 10:40 a.m.

The suspect, as seen on video surveillance tape, is described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9 in height, heavyset and of an unknown age.

According to Lt. Paul Vance of state police, preliminary reports indicate that the suspect entered the bank, handed the teller a note implying that he had a gun and demanded cash.

The suspect then exited through the rear of the bank and got into a light color four-door sedan, possibly a Honda. The man left the bank and headed east on Route 44.

At no time was a gun displayed, and the suspect left with an undetermined amount of cash, Vance said. No one was injured.

State Trooper Roy Dungan told The Journal Monday that the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad detectives are heading the ongoing investigation of the robbery.

State police are asking anyone in the vicinity of the New Hartford Northwest Community Bank just before or at the time of the robbery who may have seen anything to contact State Police Troop B in North Canaan at 800-497-0403.

Residents can also anonymously text a crime tip to the state police via their cell phone or other mobile device. To pass along information, text “TIP711� plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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