Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 8, 2024 11:18 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) Aliquippa Police responded to a call about a bank robbery at the Citizens Bank on 22nd Street on Monday at 3:40pm. PA State Police Troop D Beaver officers responded to assume the responsibility of the investigation about an armed bank robbery. According to the state police report, a black male entered the bank wearing a gator mask and yellow construction helmet with a gun. The robber demanded cash from 2 tellers at gunpoint and then attempted to order a third employee to the vault. The actor failed to locate the vault, and fled the scene on foot. Police say the man also demanded money from a patron who was making a direct deposit. Bank personnel are completing an audit to determine the total monetary loss but it is believed to be around $2,000. The FBI was notified and they assumed the investigation and it is ongoing.

Police say similar incidents with the same motive have taken place at two banks in Canton, Ohio. The man is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is to contact the FBI office in Pittsburgh 412-432-4000.