Man accused of December bank robbery in New Kensington arrested

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A man accused of robbing a bank in New Kensington in December has been arrested.

The robbery took place at the First National Bank on Tarentum Bridge Road on Dec. 30.

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According to a news release from the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office, Anthony Burda was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Friday.

Investigators said Burda demanded money from the bank tellers and allegedly threatened to shoot the employees if they did not comply with his demands.

The news release said Burda did not display a firearm.

He is charged with robbery, terroristic threats and theft by unlawful taking.

Burda is in jail on $100,000 bond.

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