Authorities Investigating Midday Bank Robbery
Chase Bank on Fair Lawn Avenue robbed at 12:50 p.m., police say
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Several agencies are currently investigating a bank robbery at the Chase Bank on Fair Lawn Avenue that occurred at around 12:50 p.m. Saturday.
Fair Lawn police said they are looking for a single actor, believed to be a man, but confirmed no one is in custody.
In addition to Fair Lawn police, the FBI, Sherriff's Department, Glen Rock Police and NJ Transit are aiding in the investigation, Police Lt. Derek Bastinck said.
Yellow police tape cordoned off the back entrance to the 21-01 Fair Lawn Avenue bank as investigators from the Bergen County Sherrif's Investigations Unit checked for forensics. Several bank customers were turned away while investigators worked the scene.
Police could not immediately provide information as to the amount taken, the suspect's description or if a weapon was used in the commission of a crime. No injuries were reported.
Patch will update this story as more information emerges.
Sara
4:39 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
How can people still get away with robbing banks in 2011??
Stuart Pace
8:49 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Banks without bandit barriers seem to be an easier target plus the amount of hours banks are open these days just gives crooks easier access. Why banks are open 12 hours a day with the technology of today is perplexing.
es
3:42 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Many banks have removed the barriers since they gave an "unfriendly" appearance to customers. Banks keep much less cash on hand these days, have better cameras and often will toss an ink bomb into the bag, making it easier to idenitfy the bad guys. With barriers, if someone is determined enough there will be greater danger to bystanders. As to "banking hours," for many of us that might seem as unattainable as "library hours."
David Rosenberg
10:17 pm on Monday, July 18, 2011
Why has there been no follow-up on this story? Has the culprit been captured? I'd like more information.
Jerry Loeser
10:28 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thank you David. I have been thinking the exact same thing. What's the hold-up?(no pun intended) I mean if the FBI is on the case, and there are several clear photos of this guy, what is taking so long, and why is there never any update? I would imagine sooner rather than alter he would be on TV'S MOST WANTED station.