Crime & Safety

Davis Square Bank Robbery Wednesday, Police Seek Suspect

The Central Bank on Highland Avenue was robbed Wednesday.

Somerville police are seeking to identify a suspect who robbed the in Davis Square Wednesday afternoon.

The suspect was a white male of average build wearing a green T-shirt and black Stanley Cup hat, according to an announcement from Somerville Police. Police later recovered the shirt and hat nearby, the announcement says.

According to the announcement, police responded to the bank at around 2:20 p.m. 

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The suspect reportedly entered the bank, demanded cash and threatened employees, according to the announcement.

The suspect did not brandish a weapon, and no one was hurt, the announcement says.

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Davis Square has faced a number of bank robberies in the past year.

, at 250 Elm St. in Davis Square, was robbed Aug. 3.

Eastern Bank, Sovereign Bank, Citizens Bank and Winter Hill Bank .


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