A bank robber who was accused of fleeing with thousands of dollars in cash didn’t get far before a red dye pack exploded, and it was all seen on camera.
After taking $2,300 from Capitol One on Springfield Avenue, police in Newark, NJ discovered a video of the culprit crossing the street.
Around 10 a.m. Saturday, the alleged robber entered the bank and handed a teller a handwritten note requesting cash. According to authorities, the message stated, “I have a gun, give me all the money from the register please, and no one will get hurt.”
Police say as the suspect moved beyond the bank premises moments after exiting the bank, a red dye pack hidden with the cash exploded.
Officers have shared the video in hopes of someone identifying the suspect.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO! Red dye pack explodes on bank robber, Newark police seeking help to ID him. This was on Springfield at Capitol One. Watch man in white shirt. @NBCNewYork @NewarkNJPolice pic.twitter.com/DugMEMaKj8
— Brian Thompson (@BrianForNJ) July 3, 2021
