Little Falls Man, 69, Robbed Wayne Bank: Cops

WAYNE, NJ - A 69-year-old Little Falls man faces charges after police say he robbed a bank in Wayne on Monday morning.

Just before 10 a.m., Wayne police were called to the TD Bank at 281 Valley Road after receiving a report of a hold up panic alarm, according to Det. Captain Christian Wittig.

After confirming a bank robbery had occurred, township police, in conjunction with the FBI and Passaic County Sheriff's Department, launched an investigation that led to the arrest of Philip Mcgrantham, Wittig said.

Police did not say how much money Mcgrantham stole.

Mcgrantham was charged with 1st degree robbery and 4th degree theft, Wittig said. He will be detained at Passaic County Jail pending his appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court, the captain said.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the robbery and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Eric Clemente at clementee@waynetownship.com or 973-633-3531.