Bank Robber Jumps Over Teller's Counter In Wilmerding Borough

WILMERDING BOROUGH (KDKA) -- The Allegheny County Police Department's General Investigations Unit is investigating a dramatic robbery that occurred Thursday at the Compass Bank in the 100 block of Westinghouse Avenue in Wilmerding Borough.

Around 3:15 p.m., a man came jogging in, hopped a teller's counter and tried to take money from the window. When he was unable to open the drawer, he turned to the next teller's window, taking approximately $2,600 before jumping back over the counter and exiting the bank.

He was last seen running up Commerce Street.

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The suspect is described as a white male with blue eyes, a medium build, standing approximately 5'10" tall. He was wearing a dark gray jacket, gray workout pants and brown hiking boots. He wore gloves on his hands and his face was covered with a black or dark blue mask or scarf.

Anyone having information is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Department at 412-473-3000.