Robbery tipster gets reward

HERMITAGE

Mercer County Crime Solvers has issued a monetary reward for the tip that led to the arrest of the robber of a PNC Bank branch.

On Aug. 29, 2011, at 2:50 p.m. a white male wearing a hat, two sets of sunglasses and latex gloves entered the branch at 1055 N. Hermitage Road here and presented a note demanding money.

The man received money and left the scene. Mercer County Crime Solvers highlighted the crime and offered a reward for information that led to the arrest of the robber. Hermitage Police Department received an anonymous tip identifying Kenneth E. Stowell, 64, of 27 Kinsman Road, Greenville, Pa., as the suspect. Stowell later admitted his involvement in the robbery.