Woman sought in Newark bank robbery

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Saturday, April 2, 2016
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Newark, Delaware police are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a WSFS Bank on Friday afternoon.

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- Police are looking for a woman who allegedly robbed a WSFS Bank on Friday afternoon in Newark, Delaware.

The incident happened at around 4 p.m. at the bank located at the College Square branch.

Police say a female entered the bank, and wrote a note. She then gave the note to a teller, demanding money.

The teller then handed over an unknown amount of cash to the suspect, police say.

Police say the suspect walked away on foot to a waiting getaway car.

The car is described as a maroon Buick that left the parking lot heading toward Marrows Road.

Police say the car was driven by a male.

The suspect is described as a female in her 20s, tall, thin build, with long, dark hair.

Anyone with information on this incident should contact police at 302-366-7100 ext. 3135.

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