Crime & Safety
Armed Bank Robbery Reported In West Hartford: Police
The West Hartford Police Department is looking for the public's help in investigating the robbery, which took place late Wednesday morning.
WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local police are investigating a late-morning armed robbery at a West Hartford credit union.
According to the West Hartford Police Department, a "bank robbery" was reported at the American Eagle Financial Credit Union at 1245 New Britain Ave. at about 11:31 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Police said the investigation was in the early stages and few details were being released regarding the suspect.
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The WHPD did say there are no reported injuries and no threat to the public, and its patrol and detective divisions were on scene.
Police said the bank will remain closed for the remainder of Wednesday.
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"Customers are urged to check the American Eagle Bank Financial Credit Union website for other locations available to conduct their banking," wrote the WHPD.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203 or use the anonymous WHPD Tip Line/email at 860-570-8969 / whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.
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