FBI, Pittsburgh police seek help identifying Brookline bank robber
The FBI and Pittsburgh police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man authorities said robbed a Community Bank earlier this week in Brookline.
Police responded to the bank at 714 Brookline Blvd. around 2:20 p.m. on Monday.
A robber handed a bank teller a note asking for money, according to a FBI Pittsburgh Field Office report.
Authorities said he did not show a weapon and fled on foot.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect was described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall with short black hair and a beard. He was wearing black pants, hooded sweatshirt, sneakers, dark glasses and a mask.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery should contact the FBI office at 412-432-4000. Callers can remain anonymous.
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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