UPDATE: FRPD seeking suspect in City National Bank robbery

Town of Front Royal Police are seeking what is described as a young, white male suspect 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-6 in the Friday afternoon, November 12, robbery at the City National Bank located at the busy mid-town intersection of Sixth Street and Commerce Avenue. Here is the FRPD Press Release issued shortly after 4 p.m. Monday in its entirety:

“On Friday, November 12, 2021, at approximately 3:45 pm, Front Royal Police Department responded to a reported robbery at the City National Bank located at 600 North Commerce Avenue. Arriving officers were advised that a male suspect had entered the bank and showed the bank teller a note requesting money. The male suspect was given an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and fled the bank on foot. He was last observed crossing Commerce Avenue heading east on 6th Street. There weren’t any injuries reported in the incident.

“The suspect is described as a young white male possibly in his 20’s, 5’3-5’6, 140-160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and a white covid style mask with sunglasses. The suspect did not display a weapon. The police department advises that anyone with information please contact Detective DL Fogle at (540) 636-2208 or dfogle@frontroyalva.com”

Security video image of suspect in City National Bank robbery last Friday afternoon – Courtesy Photo FRPD

Looking south toward the 6th St.-Commerce Ave. intersection police have the bank and its parking lot cordoned off. Royal Examiner Photos by Roger Bianchini

Units from FRPD and the WCSO responded to the scene as bank staffers appear to be gathered in rear parking lot with investigators.

Crime scene tape has cordoned off the bank building as the search for suspect who may have fled on foot proceeded in other parts of downtown area.