Congress Street Bank Robbery

Today at 2:00 P.M. Maine Bank and Trust located at 467 Congress Street was robbed. The perpetrator entered the bank and handed one of the tellers a note demanding cash. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen heading toward the Portland Public Market on Preble Street. No weapon was displayed and no one was injured in the robbery. There were several customers in the bank.

The suspect is described as a middle aged white male; about 5’06” tall and medium build. He was wearing a blue baseball cap and a blue and red winter coat. He has gray hair, blue eyes and was unshaven.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Portland police detective bureau at 874-8596.