Toms River Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect

Toms River police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed the Sovereign Bank on Route 37 near Hooper Avenue Monday, police said.

At 12 noon, the suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note, demanding money. No weapon was shown, police said.

The suspect then fled the bank towards Cedar Grove Road on foot, police said. 

The suspect is described as a white male, late 30s, approximately 5 foot 6 inchs, with a thin build.

The suspect was wearing a dark T-shirt, blue jeans, an unzipped sweatshirt and a dark-colored baseball cap.

The investigation is being conducted by the Toms River Police, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mark Bajada at 732-349-0150 ext 1241.