Suspect in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at Passumpic Savings Bank this morning. (Photo Courtesy Newport Police) 
The suspect of the robbery is described as a white male in his 30s wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and a blue beanie with white LR letters printed on the front. The suspect also has multiple tattoos on his hands, arms, and face. (Photo Courtesy Newport Police) 
The vehicle, a black BMW sedan with New Hampshire license plates, believed to have been driven by the suspect in the recent robbery. (Photo Courtesy Newport Police) 
The vehicle, a black BMW sedan with New Hampshire license plates, believed to have been driven by the suspect in the recent robbery. (Photo Courtesy Newport Police) 
The suspect of the robbery is described as a white male in his 30s wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and a blue beanie with white LR letters printed on the front. The suspect also has multiple tattoos on his hands, arms, and face. (Photo Courtesy Newport Police) 
The vehicle, a black BMW sedan with New Hampshire license plates, believed to have been driven by the suspect in the recent robbery. (Photo Courtesy Newport Police)
NEWPORT — Chief Travis Bingham reports that the Newport Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in connection with a bank robbery that occurred this morning.
On Monday, June 24 at approximately 9:42 a.m. Newport Police responded to Passumpsic Savings Bank, 1 Gardner St., for a report of a robbery.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with bank staff, who observed the suspect walk up to the bank teller and pass a note to them demanding large bills. The suspect verbally threatened staff with a firearm, however the firearm was not brandished.
The suspect then left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash and was seen leaving in a black BMW sedan with New Hampshire license plates.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and a blue beanie with white LR letters printed on the front. The suspect also has multiple tattoos on his hands, arms, and face.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Newport Police Department Detective James LeClair at 802-334-6733.
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