Bank Robbed in Warwick Tuesday Morning -- Police Seek Suspect

Bank Robbed in Warwick Tuesday Morning -- Police Seek Suspect

Warwick Police announced a bank was robbed in the city on Tuesday; they are currently seeking a suspect. 

About Incident 

At approximately 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Warwick Police said they received a report of a robbery at Harbor One Bank located at 3830 Post Road in Warwick.  

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According to police, the reporting person was one of two employees working at the time and both had secured themselves in the vault after providing an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect.  There were no customers in the bank at the time. 

Upon police arrival, it was unclear if the suspect was still on scene as the employees in the vault could not confirm the suspect had left.

Police made entry and confirmed the suspect was no longer in the bank and that the scene was safe at which time the two employees exited the vault.

According to the employees, the suspect entered the bank and passed a note demanding cash.  The suspect did not say anything nor was a weapon displayed. 

One of the employees provided the suspect with the cash at which time the two employees retreated to the vault fearing for their own safety.

Suspect at Large

The suspect was described as a heavyset white or light-skinned Hispanic male, approximately 5’07”-5’08” wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a cap on his head, and a face covering.  

Police have surveillance images of the suspect which may be released in the near future, however, aren’t available now.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything this morning in the area of the bank or who may have any other information is encouraged to call the Warwick Police Detective Division at 401.468.4233.