Chelmsford Police Search For Bank Robbery Suspect

CHELMSFORD, MA — Chelmsford police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who robbed a bank late Thursday afternoon.

Around 4:10 p.m., officers responded to the Eastern Bank at 291 Chelmsford St., for a reported unarmed robbery, Chief James M. Spinney said.

Bank staff members told police the man verbally demanded cash from a teller, taking an undisclosed amount of money before running off near Glen Avenue towards Katrina Drive.

Police describe the suspect as a heavyset male who was wearing a black neck gaiter, a green and white Boston Celtics knit winter hat, brown jacket, black pants and red shoes.

No one was injured during the incident, Spinney confirmed in a press release.

This bank robbery is the third such instance that has taken place in Greater Lowell in less than two weeks, the Lowell Sun reported.

Anyone who knows the identity of the suspect or has information about this incident should call the Chelmsford Police Department at 978-256-2521, ext. 0 and ask for Detective Sergeant Carlo.