Friday, February 1, 2013

Armed gunman robs Medford bank

Around 4:40 PM yesterday, January 31st the East Cambridge Savings Bank at 243 Salem St was robbed. The suspect entered the bank and pointed a handgun at the teller and demanded cash. The teller complied and the subject fled the scene on a bicycle. The bike was recovered a short time later and the suspect remains outstanding.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 5'6"-5'8"with a thin build. He was wearing a dark gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, dark colored shoes or sneakers, black gloves, and a black knit cap pulled down over his face.

The FBI is assisting Medford police in the investigation and anyone with information is urged to call Medford PD detectives at 781-391-6765 or the business line at 781-391-6404.