Police search for man who robbed bank

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Police were still looking for the man who robbed a West Side bank Wednesday morning.

The man, described as a white male, 40-50 years old, wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans and ball cap, walked into the PNC Bank at 151 South Meridian about 11 a.m. and handed the teller a tan envelope. There was a note on the envelope in black writing demanding cash.

The teller realized she was being robbed and attempted to press an alarm to alert police, but the thief warned her not to press the button. He was given an undisclosed amount of cash and hurried out of the bank.

There were at least two customers in the bank at the time; no one was injured in the robbery.

One witness, who did not realize a robbery was taking place, told police the man pushed past her briskly leaving the bank. The witness said she saw a tan car in the parking lot she believes was used by the bank robber.

The bank remained closed for most of the afternoon with a sign hanging from the front door telling customers that the bank was closed due to an emergency.

Youngstown police are working with the FBI to identify the man. Video has been released of the robbery and the public has been asked to help identify him.