The TruChoice Credit Union branch at 272 Park Ave. in Portland was robbed Tuesday around noon.

According to Portland police, the suspect showed bank employees a black handgun and demanded money, then fled with an unknown amount of cash.

He was seen running up Forest Street toward Congress Street carrying a small, dark bag. No one was injured during the robbery.

Images of the suspect may have been captured by video cameras. He is described as a black male, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, with a thin build, wearing oversized glasses, a fake mustache, and a dark Afro-style wig. He wore a white hat, dark suit, light colored shirt with a striped tie, and black shoes.

The FBI is assisting the investigation.

Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity at the time of the robbery is encouraged to contact Portland police at 874-8533 or emergency communications at 874-8575.


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