Crime & Safety

Police Searching for Female Bank Robber

Eastern Bank at 102 Lynn St. in Peabody was allegedly robbed by a woman threatening she had a weapon.

Peabody police are searching for a female who allegedly robbed the Eastern Bank in South Peabody Friday afternoon.

According to scanner reports, a female entered the bank at 102 Lynn St. around 3:19 p.m. and passed a note to a clerk, saying she had a weapon.

Police said no weapon was actually shown.

Officers quickly arrived at the scene and began searching the surrounding area for the suspect. It was unclear from initial reports if she fled in a vehicle or not.

Scanner reports indicated police did have a photo of the suspect.


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