Customer injured during bank robbery

PHILADELPHIA - June 1, 2009 - RELATED SLIDESHOW: Pictures of the bank robbery suspect

It happened at the branch at 6420 Frankford Avenue around 10:25 a.m. on Friday, May 29th.

Investigators say the man entered the bank with a gun, struck a customer in the head with the weapon, and jumped over the teller counter.

The suspect then stuffed cash into a green camouflage pillowcase, then fled on foot onto Hellerman Street.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.

There may be a reward for information leading to the robber's arrest.

Tipsters can remain anonymous.


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