Police: Help needed in catching Hamilton bank robber

Suspect in First Financial Bank robbery

Suspect in First Financial Bank robbery

Hamilton police are seeking help to solve a robbery that occurred Tuesday at a High Street bank.

A man walked into First Financial Bank, 300 High St., about 2:30 p.m. and passed a note to the teller demanding money. The robber indicated to the teller that he had a gun, but a weapon was not displayed. He left with a undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen exiting the bank on foot, according to police.

The suspect is described as 5-feet-11-inches to 6 feet tall, weighing about 160 to 170 pounds, possibly Hispanic or Middle Eastern. He is possibly in his 20s and had an accent that was difficult to understand, according to police.

Anyone with information on the robbery or who recognizes the suspect is asked to call the Hamilton Police Department Investigations Bureau at 513-868-5811 ext 2002 or contact Crime Stoppers.

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