Crime & Safety

Masked Gunmen Rob TD Bank in Killingworth

State police continue to investigate Monday afternoon heist along Route 81.

 

Two men armed with guns and wearing masks robbed a TD Bank branch in Killingworth Monday afternoon.

Killingworth State Trooper Sgt. Sal Calvo said the individuals went into the bank, located at 184 Route 81 in Killingworth, around 3:30 p.m. Following the armed robbery the suspects took off in a white Scion vehicle which Calvo said was dumped a short distance away from the scene.

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Multiple state troopers and detectives are still at the bank scene and they continue to investigate. Calvo said further updates should be available later.

Several people identified as bank tellers and victims were seen outside the bank around 6 p.m. Monday. Multiple state trooper vehicles also blocked off access and yellow tape was strung around the bank perimeter.

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It's unclear whether anyone was hurt however there's been no reports of any injuries.

NBCConnecticut reported earlier Monday that the gunmen tied up customers and employees during the robbery.

The Middletown Press has identified the suspects as being in their 20s and around 5-foot-7-inches tall.

Original Story

State police are investigating armed robbery of a TD Bank branch that happened in Killingworth Monday afternoon.

According to NBCConnecticut, two men armed with guns and wearing masks robbed the bank, which is located at 184 Route 81, sometime around 3:30 p.m.

The news website reported that the suspects left in a white Scion.

Patch is heading to the scene to obtain further details. Check back with us later for updates.


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