Bank robbery-Brookline Bank, located at 1160 Walnut St. Newton Highlands. 
At approximately 1:35 pm on Tuesday January 12, 2016, the Brookline Bank, located at 1160 Walnut St. Newton Highlands was robbed. According to witnesses, the suspect entered the bank and passed a note demanding money. Although the suspect indicated he had a weapon, none was shown.
After obtaining an undetermined amount of cash, the suspect fled the bank in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as being either a light skinned black male or of middle eastern descent, mustached, 6' 1” tall, slim build, wearing sunglasses, winter jacket, winter blue hat, blue jeans and light colored gloves.
We are pleased to report that during this incident, no one was injured.
The incident is currently being investigated by the Newton Police Department Detective Bureau and the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force.
Anyone with information on this robbery is urged to contact the Newton Police, at either our main number 617 796-2100 or through our Tip-Line at 617 796-2121. You can also contact your nearest FBI office.
Address/Location
The Newton Police Department
1321 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02465
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 617-796-2100
