April 26, 2019

Reading Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 26, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect after Pursuit

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department has arrested a bank robbery suspect after a vehicle and foot pursuit into neighboring Wilmington.

Police responded to the TD Bank branch, located at 470 Main St., at 2:43 p.m. for a report of a robbery (Courtesy Photo)

Police responded to the TD Bank branch, located at 470 Main St., at 2:43 p.m. for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers were notified that a male suspect entered the bank wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a black baseball cap and demanded money from a teller. The suspect fled in a vehicle.

Reading Police quickly located the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a pursuit, which was monitored at all times by a supervisor to ensure public safety.

The suspect fled on West Street into Wilmington and onto Woburn Street. He exited the vehicle on Allgrove Lane in Wilmington and fled on foot on Marcia Road until he was captured by police.

SEAN MICHAEL MANUEL, AGE 25, OF MEDFORD was arrested and charged with:

Unarmed Robbery
Failure to Stop for Police
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Marked Lanes Violation
Speeding

MANUEL also has four active arrest warrants including:

Somerville District Court: Motor Vehicle Violations and Drug Possession
Malden District Court: Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving with a Suspended License and Failure to Stop for Police
Somerville District Court: Armed Robbery and Two Counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Rockingham County, N.H.: Failure to Appear for Dangerous Drugs/Fentanyl

MANUEL is known to police.

MANUEL is being held at the Reading Police Department pending his arraignment Monday in Woburn District Court.

This incident remains under investigation by the Reading Police Department and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force. Wilmington Police assisted Reading Police in the arrest and apprehension of the suspect.

“Thanks to the incredible cooperation between our officers and our partners in Wilmington led to the safe apprehension of a career criminal, without posing a danger to the public,” Deputy Clark said. “I want to commend all of the officers who worked together seamlessly to arrest this individual for the professionalism they displayed today.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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April 17, 2019

Arlington Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Media Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

Arlington Police are actively searching for the man pictured above. (Courtesy Photo Arlington Police)

ARLINGTON — Acting Police Chief Julie Flaherty reports that the Arlington Police Department is actively searching for a man who robbed a bank today, and is seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect.

At 11:41 a.m., a man entered Leader Bank, 141 Massachusetts Ave., and passed a note to a teller demanding money. No weapon was shown.

The man then fled with an undetermined amount of cash, heading toward Somerville.

He is described as a Hispanic or white male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie with duct tape over the logo, a black hat and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Arlington Police Department at 781-643-1212.

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April 9, 2019

Taunton Police Seek to Identify Man Who Robbed Bank Last Week

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Taunton Police Department
Chief Edward James Walsh
23 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Taunton Police Seek to Identify Man Who Robbed Bank Last Week

The Taunton Police Department is seeking to identify this man, who robbed the Santander Bank, 188 Broadway, on Friday, April 5. (Photo courtesy Taunton Police)

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is seeking to identify a man who robbed a bank in Taunton last week.

On Friday, April 5, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a man entered the Santander Bank, 188 Broadway, and passed a teller a handwritten note demanding money.

The suspect was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot toward the direction of downtown Taunton. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The man was described as a white male in his mid-20s, approximately six-feet-tall with a thin build. He was wearing dark blue windbreaker pants, a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue rubber gloves and large dark sunglasses.

If anyone recognizes this man or has information about the incident please contact Taunton Police Detective Robert Kramer at 508-821-1471 Ext. 3123

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December 13, 2018

Video North Reading Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

North Reading Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

A white male suspect is seen entering Winter Hill Savings Bank just before 4 p.m. (Courtesy Photo North Reading Police)

North Reading Police are actively searching for the man pictured above. (Courtesy Photo North Reading Police)

NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department is actively searching for a man who robbed a bank Wednesday afternoon.

On Dec. 12, at 3:55 p.m., North Reading Police were dispatched to Winter Hill Bank, 271 Main St., on a report of a robbery.

After reviewing video surveillance, police determined that a white man, who is approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches with a medium build, and wearing a blue winter jacket, black ball cap and blue jeans entered the bank and approached the teller.

The suspect is then seen passing a note to a teller. No weapon was shown.

He then left the bank on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

Anyone who recognizes the man in the video, or who has information related to the robbery is asked to contact the North Reading Police at 978-664-3131 or the anonymous tip line 978-357-5151.

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