Search for bank robber disguised in hazmat gear in Berks County

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Search for bank robber disguised in hazmat gear in Berks County
Search for bank robber disguised in hazmat gear in Berks County. Sarah Bloomquist reports during Action News at 5 p.m. on August 22, 2019.

OLEY TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Berks County police are searching for a bank robber in disguise.

It was first thought the man was wearing a hazmat suit but investigators now believe he was wearing multiple layers of clothing and heavy gloves. His face was covered by dark glasses and a large hazmat style respirator.

He walked into a BB&T bank on Main Street in Oley Township Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect handed a note to one of the managers and grabbed handfuls of cash before taking off on foot.

Sources tell Action News the robber got away with about $3,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call 610-779-1100 Ext. 235.

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