Frederick police investigating Thursday bank robbery

Trevor Baratko,, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
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Dec. 3—A robber made off with an undisclosed amount of money following a bank robbery at the M&T Bank on 7th Street in Frederick Thursday.

Frederick Police Department officers responded to the bank at 929 W. 7th for a report of a robbery around 2:20 p.m. An investigation found the suspect entered the facility, displayed a handgun and demanded money, according to a news release.

The suspect, described as a white male wearing a camouflage face mask and ball cap, then left the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency and entered a vehicle. The vehicle is believed to have headed south on Md. 15 toward Interstate 270 and Interstate 70.

Video surveillance and photographs further showed the suspect wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt, light-colored jeans and carrying a tan backpack, according to police.

FPD is asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Det. Radtke at 240-549-4579 or SRadtke@FrederickMDPolice.org. Callers may also remain anonymous and contact the FPD's Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477).