FBI joins search for bearded robber

BENSALEM, Pa. (WPVI) -- The FBI and the Bensalem, Upper Moreland Township, and Phoenixville Police Departments are seeking the public's assistance to locate Peter James Harkins III, 40, of Phoenixville, Chester County.

Harkins is wanted for Sunday's robbery of a Pizza Hut in Phoenixville, Monday's robbery of a Domino's Pizza in Willow Grove and the robbery Tuesday morning of a Santander Bank branch in Bensalem.

Police said at all three robberies, he implied he had a weapon and brandished a concealed object at employees.

Harkins is 5'9" tall, 160 pounds, with hazel eyes, brown hair and a brown beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray shorts. He may be driving a white Chevy Silverado 3500 pickup with "Forcine Concrete" written in green on the side and Pennsylvania tags ZDG-1143.

Anyone with information about Harkins or his location is urged to call the FBI at 215-418-4000. There may be a reward for information leading to his capture; tipsters can remain anonymous.

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