Crime & Safety

Melrose Police Release Surveillance Images of Alleged Bank Robber

On Monday afternoon Melrose Police released surveillance images of a man who allegedly stole cash from a TD Bank North in Melrose.

On Monday afternoon Melrose Police released surveillance images of a man who allegedly stole cash from a TD Bank North in Melrose.

All four images distributed by police show the suspect inside the TD Bank North on Main Street Sunday afternoon. The man shown in the photos allegedly stole approximately $1,000 in cash before fleeing the bank, according to police.

One image shows the man walking toward the counter, while a second photo is of the suspect at the counter holding a gun atop the counter. Two other images show the suspect as he is about to leave the bank. See the surveillance images attached.

Original Report

Police are searching for a suspect following a bank robbery Sunday afternoon at the TD Bank North on Main Street in Melrose, according to a Melrose Police Department press statement.

At about 3:39 p.m. Oct. 20, police responded to TD Bank North, 476 Main St. on a report of a bank robbery.

"When police arrived, they spoke with bank personnel who stated that the suspect entered the bank through the Main Street entrance, went to teller produced a note which demanded money while brandishing a handgun," reads the statement from Police Chief Michael Lyle's Office. 

The suspect is described as white man, 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, in his mid-30’s, with a very thin build, light colored scruffy chin growth, heavily discolored yellowed teeth, wearing blue jeans, olive or gray jacket, black baseball cap with a pair of Boston Red Sox logos and black/red high-top sneakers, according to the statement.

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The suspect, who reportedly stole approximately $1,000 in cash, fled the bank through the Main Street entrance to an awaiting vehicle which was last seen speeding off north on Main Street, according to the statement. 

Anyone with information regarding the robbery can contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212, the Melrose Anonymous Tip line at 781-665-TIPS, or by texting “Melrose” and tip to 84741.

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