Crime & Safety
State Police Investigating Bank Robbery In Nearby Durham
Police say the TD Bank on Main Street was robbed at 6:45 p.m.
State Police are investigating a bank robbery at the TD Bank in Durham Friday evening, according to Sgt. Sal Calvo.
A suspect walked into the bank at 331 Main Street around 6:45 p.m. and handed a teller a note demanding cash, he said. The suspect did not show a weapon but left the bank with an unknown amount of cash. He fled on foot, Calvo said.
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The suspect is described as being between 5'4" and 5'8" and about 180 pounds and was last seen wearing a khaki jacket, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The suspect also wore black gloves and a ski mask during the robbery.
Calvo said the suspect was carrying a blue grocery style bag as well.
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A State Police K-9 team was able to get a track on the suspect but the investigation continues. The bank remains closed as police interview witnesses and bank employees.
At least one nearby business was evacuated as a precaution.
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