June 10, 2007
NEWS RELEASE

CRIME STOPPERS OFFERS REWARD IN ROBBERY OF COMMERCE BANK IN SOMERVILLE

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning state that the investigation into the robbery of the Commerce Bank on June 9, 2007 in Somerville is continuing.

Douglas W. Kimmelman, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Somerset County has announced a reward of $1,000.00 for information which leads to the arrest and indictment of the individual responsible for the robbery.

Prosecutor Forrest stated that at approximately 10:42 a.m. an individual entered the Commerce Bank located at 50 West Main Street in the Borough of Somerville demanding money from a teller. The individual presented a note to the teller, which contained threats to the teller’s life if she did not comply. The teller handed over money to the individual and he left the bank on foot heading west on Main Street.

The perpetrator was described to detectives as a light skinned black male approximately six feet tall, approximately 160 pounds, with black and gray facial growth. The suspect is believed to be in his mid to late fifties in age. The suspect was described to be wearing a red faded button down short sleeve shirt, khaki pants, dark colored baseball hat, silver rimmed aviator sunglasses, and was carrying a satchel type bag with a black strap.

Prosecutor Forrest, Chief Manning and Crime Stoppers President Kimmelman state that any information can be provided anonymously by calling the Crime Stoppers toll free TIPS Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or www.scpo.net and click on either “Give Tips” or “Crime Stoppers.” Whether you provide information by telephone or online you will be provided a confidential claim number, which you will utilize to obtain the reward monies. All calls are confidential.

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