September 21, 2012

Berwick police hunt for cross-dressing bank robber

The robbery occurred at the Kennebunk Savings Bank on School Street at noon Friday.

By David Hench dhench@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer

BERWICK — Berwick police are looking for a cross-dressing bank robber.

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An video image of the suspect shortly before a robbery at Kennebunk Savings Bank in Berwick.

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An video image of the suspect shortly before a robbery at Kennebunk Savings Bank in Berwick.

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Police are investigating a robbery at the Kennebunk Savings Bank on School Street at noon Friday.

Police described the robber as wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, pinkish colored pants and white sneakers, long brown hair and carrying a black and white checkered purse. The robber also had white surgical tape on the knuckles of both hands.

Witnesses told police they believed it was a man dressed as a woman.

He was last seen running on Back Street, police said.

Police asked that anyone with information call Det. William Russell at 207-698-1136. Police say there is a reward for helping catch and convict the suspect but they did not disclose how much.
 

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