Police: Suspect sought for string of robberies in NE Philadelphia

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Police: Suspect sought for string of robberies in NE Philadelphia
Police: Suspect sought for string of robberies in NE Philadelphia. Rick Williams reports during Action News at 12:30 p.m. on August 23, 2018.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Federal and local investigators are looking for a man they say has committed multiple robberies.

They worry that 46-year-old Gerald Griffith may strike again.

He is accused of robbing a Shop Rite a, BB and T bank, and a Firstrust bank, all in Northeast Philadelphia.

Authorities say the crimes happened back in early July.

The FBI and Philadelphia police believe he may be connected to a third bank robbery.

There is a reward for information leading to his arrest.

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