Crime & Safety

Bank Robbery Suspect Sought

Two banks in Boston were robbed this week. Police are asking for the public's help.

Above: This woman allegedly robbed two banks in the Boston area this week. Anyone with information is asked to call police. Surveillance photo courtesy of Boston Police.

Boston Police are looking for the public’s help finding a woman who reportedly robbed two Boston banks this week.

The first robbery occurred on Wednesday Dec.16, at 1442 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester. The second occurred Thursday, Dec. 17, at 40 Summer St. in Downtown Boston. In both incidents, a note was passed and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic woman with a thin build, estimated to be in her 30s, wearing a pink baseball cap and a black sweatshirt.

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Anyone with any information regarding the alleged bank robber pictured above is asked to contact the Bank Robbery Task Force at 617-223-6407 or District A-1 Detectives at 617-343-4571. To leave an anonymous tip, call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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