BRIDGETON, N.J. — The FBI is searching for a suspect who robbed a Cumberland County bank at gunpoint Tuesday morning before fleeing the scene on a blue bicycle.
According to the FBI’s Newark office, the robbery occurred just after 9:30 a.m. at the Newfield National Bank located at 720 Shiloh Pike in Bridgeton. The unidentified man entered the bank armed and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.
Authorities said the suspect was last seen riding away from the scene on a blue bicycle. No injuries were reported during the robbery.
The FBI and New Jersey State Police are leading the investigation. “WANTED by the FBI: Armed Bank Robber,” the agency wrote in a public bulletin, urging residents to contact authorities with any tips.
Public urged to assist in identifying suspect
Anyone with information is asked to call FBI Newark at 973-792-3000 or the New Jersey State Police Bridgeton Station at 856-451-0100.
