Police seek ID of man after robbery of First National Bank in Hempfield
State police are looking for a man who they said robbed a Hempfield bank Friday around 11:30 a.m.
The man entered the First National Bank’s branch on Wendel Road, not far from Route 30, and presented a threatening note. Trooper Cliff Greenfield said the man had a handgun in his waistband.
The suspect fled on foot toward Route 30 with cash. Police did not say how much was taken. They released surveillance images of him shortly after the robbery.
The suspect was wearing a head and face covering, a dark-colored hooded shirt or jacket, blue jeans and white sneakers. He was carrying a dark-colored backpack. Anyone with information on his whereabouts or identity is asked to call state police in Greensburg at 724-832-3288.
WESTMORELAND CO.: Bank Robbery. Occurred today at 11:25 a.m. at First National Bank Stonehouse Office, 580 Wendel Rd., Hempfield Twp. Seeking to ID pictured black male suspect, who was armed with a handgun in his waistband and fled on foot. Tips: PSP Greensburg at 724-832-3288. pic.twitter.com/SlLAET7SVA
— Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff Greenfield (@PSPTroopAPIO) November 17, 2023
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