Crime & Safety

Maplewood Square Citizens Bank Robbed Thursday

Police reported no injuries at the scene, with the robbery reportedly carried out by passed note.

Both the Malden Police and FBI are investigating a bank robbery at the Citizens Bank on Lebanon St. Thursday afternoon, a detective has confirmed. 

A male suspect reportedly passed a note with demands around 1:20 p.m. and then fled in the direction of Hartshorn Ave. and the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, according to police scanner reports. 

The suspect was described as a white male, 30-to-49 years of age with some facial hair and dark colored pants. 

Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Police later reportedly recovered clothes believed to be abanonded by the suspect as he fled the scene. 

Lt. Det. Marc Gatcomb said that there were no injuries. 

Find out what's happening in Maldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Malden