Surveillance photo from Bank of America, June 19th.
Portland Police are investigating two bank robberies that occurred early on June 19th. They appear to have been committed by the same perpetrator.
The first robbery occurred at the cPort Credit Union at 285 Forest Avenue at 11:55 a.m. The second occurred at 12:20 p.m. at Bank of America located at One City Center.
In both cases a black male entered the bank brandishing a handgun and demanding cash. He fled on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash from each bank. No shots were fired and no one was injured.
Witnesses have described a late model red Ford or Mercury sedan fleeing the area of City Center with two black male occupants.
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and successful prosecution.
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To provide information anonymously, contact Portland Police at 874-8575, text the keyword “GOTCHA” plus the tip message to 274637 (CRIMES), or go to the Portland Police Department website and click “Submit an Anonymous Crime Tip.”
