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First Priority Bank Branch Robbed

The Whitpain Township Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect. They released four photos from the bank's security cameras.

The First Priority Bank branch at 10 Sentry Parkway in Blue Bell was robbed Thursday afternoon, and the Whitpain Township Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

A man about 5-foot-6 and medium built entered the bank at about 2:28 p.m., showed a gun and demanded money, the FBI said. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, he fled.

The FBI released four photos of the suspect from the bank’s security cameras.

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The FBI said the suspect is believed to be right-handed. He hid his face with large black sunglasses and a shiny black mask without mouth or nose cutouts, officials said. His race and age are not known.

He wore a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored pants, and blue sneakers with red or orange piping. He carried a semi-automatic handgun and a reusable green and orange shopping bag with a “peace” symbol on it, the FBI said.

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He is believed to be armed and dangerous. 

Anyone with information is urged to call the FBI at 215-641-8910 or the Whitpain Township Police Department at 610-279-9033. 

There may be a reward for information leading to his capture, the FBI said. Tipsters can remain anonymous.


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