Bank robbery in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood under investigation
Pittsburgh Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in the city’s Oakland neighborhood.
Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews said offers responded to the 3700 block of Fifth Avenue around 3 p.m. Monday for a reported robbery.
When officers arrived, they were told a man walked into the bank and demanded money from a teller.
The man said he had a weapon, but did not display one inside the bank, Matthews reported.
The man left the bank to Fifth Avenue with an undisclosed amount of money. A witness described his as an older, bearded man, with sunglasses, and a hat.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact city police at 412-323-7800.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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