Suspect Uses Umbrella To Disguise Himself During Squirrel Hill Bank Robbery
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Police are looking for a man who used an umbrella to disguise himself during a bank robbery in Squirrel Hill earlier today.
According to police, it happened at the First Commonwealth Bank in the 5800-block of Forbes Avenue just before 11:45 a.m.
The suspect was wearing several layers of dark clothing, as well as sunglasses with a mask overtop. He was also carrying a navy umbrella.
Investigators say the umbrella was open when the suspect walked into the bank. He handed the tellers a plastic bag and demanded money.
Police say no weapon was ever seen, but the suspect acted as though he had one in his pocket.
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The suspect was last seen running away on Forbes Avenue.
There's no word on how much money he got away with.
Authorities describe the suspect as a white, middle-aged man.
