Londonderry News

At 10:40 am this Thursday morning, December 10th Manchester patrol officers were dispatched to the Citizens Bank at 1550 Elm St. for a reported robbery incident. Upon arrival officers spoke to bank officials who indicated a man had entered the bank and passed a note to a teller.

At 11:35 Manchester Police issued a “Be On the Look Out” (BOLO) to Londonderry and surrounding towns.  You may have seen this in our breaking news or on twitter if you follow Londonderry Hometown Online News.

Bank officials further reported that the note from the man mentioned he had a gun and wanted cash. An amount of cash was handed to the robber along with a dye pack. It was reported the man left the bank and crossed Elm St. In an immediate search of the area officers located a jacket that the man had been wearing. The jacket contained remnants of an exploded red dye pack. Evidence at the scene suggests the man removed his jacket after the dye pack he was carrying detonated.

The man is described as a white male, 5’10 to 5’ 11’ tall with a “chubby” build weighing approx. 200 lbs., short light colored hair, and clean shaven, with a fair complexion. No weapon was shown and no injuries were reported. Police did obtain surveillance photos of the suspect.

Individuals who may have information regarding this incident are asked to call the Manchester Police Dept. Det. Division at 668-8711. Additionally anonymous tips can be reported by calling the Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040.

Friday Afternoon Update

Manchester Police Detectives Bob Keating, Matt Larochelle and Tim Patterson, quickly wrapped up a robbery investigation today when they arrested a local man for the Dec. 10th robbery of the Citizens Bank at 1550 Elm St. After the late morning robbery on Thursday, investigators released bank surveillance photos to local media outlets.

Acting on tips provided by members of the public who viewed the released photos of the suspect, investigators developed probable cause to charge a local man with the robbery. Ronald Cross D.O.B. 12-5-79 of 123 Pleasant St. was arrested by case detectives earlier this morning without incident.

Bail amounts are pending on Mr. Cross and it is expected he will be arraigned in the Manchester District Court on Monday Dec. 14th.