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Police investigating 3 armed bank robberies in Aliquippa over 3 weeks

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — Three separate armed bank robberies over the course of three weeks in Aliquippa have police on high alert searching for suspects.

According to police, the first two incidents happened at West-Aircomm Federal Credit Union.

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During the first robbery, police said the robber’s face was wrapped up when he walked into the bank, showed a gun and demanded money.

Two weeks later, West-Aircomm Federal Credit Union was robbed again after a robber approached the same cashier who was held at gunpoint in the first robbery.

The robber in this instance was wearing a skeleton mask, and also showed a weapon.

“In all instances he tells the teller, ‘give me all your cash’ as he’s holding the gun,” said Detective Capt. Ryan Pudik, of Aliquippa police.

A third armed bank robbery occurred in Aliquippa Friday at First National Bank after a man wearing a ski mask demanded money while in possession of a gun.

Police said they are unsure whether the three robberies are related. Currently, the incidents are being treated as separate events.

“We will get you, we will put you in jail. It’s going to be a matter of time before someone turns you in,” said Pudik.