The Muhlenberg Township Police Department is investigating a Bank Robbery that occurred on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at about 4:00 PM. The robbery happened at the Citizens Bank located at 4950 Kutztown Rd. within Muhlenberg Township. The Black or Hispanic male suspect robbed the bank at gunpoint. The suspect was described as being approximately 5′ 9″ tall with a slim build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black track type pants. The suspect had the bottom portion of his face covered by some type of mask. He was seen getting out of what appears to be a dark colored Nissan vehicle.
Anyone with information pertaining to this bank robbery incident or can identify the suspect is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County. Cash rewards are available up to $10,000 if the tip leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips may be submitted by either calling 1(877) 373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or by using your mobile phone to text tips to 847411 and typing ALERTBERKS + your tip. Additional information may be found at alertberks.org or contact Muhlenberg Township Police Detective Francis Hill Ph/ 610-929-5454
Crime Details
- Offense: Bank Robbery
- Suspect: n/a
- Time/Date: Friday, February 8, 2019 at 4pm
- Location: 4950 Kutztown Road, Muhlenberg Township
- Victim: Citizens Bank
- Items Taken: Cash
