Police Search for Cayuga County Bank Robber

Surveillance image of a person in a gray hoodie and dark face covering walking inside a building.
Police released this surveillance image of a suspect in a Cayuga County bank robbery, wearing a gray hoodie and face covering.

The New York State Police are investigating a robbery that happened Monday afternoon at the Savannah Bank, located at 126 Main Street in the village of Port Byron.

At approximately 3:25 p.m., a male suspect entered the bank and approached a teller and demanded money. The suspect left the premises immediately after taking the money and was last seen walking southbound on Main Street.

The suspect was described as a male wearing a black cloth mask, a grey jacket, and grey pants.

The New York State Police have begun a thorough investigation and are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or who may have witnessed the event is urged to contact the New York State Police at 585-398-4100 or [email protected]

The investigation is ongoing.

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