Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Town of Boonton Police Chief David J. Mayhood announce an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred this morning in the Town of Boonton, New Jersey.
At approximately10:08 a.m., a report of a bank robbery was made involving an incident that occurred at the Santander Bank located at 405 Main Street, Boonton.
Initial reports indicated that a white male, approximately 5’09”, entered the bank branch and demanded money. He then fled on foot in the direction of Union Street.
Surveillance footage from the bank revealed several images of the suspect. He can be further described as white male wearing glasses, wearing what appears to be a black baseball hat and a green zipper jacket.
Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Town of Boonton Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section and the FBI.
Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6200, the Town of Boonton Police Department at 973-402-9371 or Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.
Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or [email protected]