BOONTON — Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Boonton Police Chief Chris Petonak and Capt. Anthony LiMandri are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who robbed a bank in the Town of Boonton on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
At approximately 1:57 p.m. law enforcement responded to a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the Chase Bank, 530 Myrtle Avenue.
Subsequent investigation revealed that a male suspect entered the bank wearing a ski mask, sunglasses, and gloves, and brandishing a pistol. The suspect demanded money, and exited the bank with approximately $12,000 in U.S. currency.
The suspect then entered a nearby vehicle, and fled the area. The vehicle is described as a grey or silver Honda Odyssey. A photo of the alleged getaway vehicle is below.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, believed to be in his 50’s, wearing a black suit, black gloves, and dark-colored tie.
The investigation is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Department, Boonton Police Department, and FBI.
Contrary to erroneous social media reports, the suspect was not detained during a motor vehicle stop on Route 80.
Anyone with information about this incident, including home surveillance video camera and/or dash camera footage, is encouraged to call Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit via the Morris County Communication Center at 973-285-2900, or Boonton Police Department at (973) 402-9371.
