Police arrest suspect in robbery of Northeast Philly bank

Travis Turner
Contributed Art/Philadelphia Police

Police say they have arrested a suspect wanted in the robbery of a Citizens Bank branch in Northeast Philadelphia.

Travis Turner, 28, surrendered to authorities Tuesday and was charged with robbery and related offenses after an anonymous tip identified him as a suspect depicted in surveillance video, police said.

The robbery occurred around 12:40 p.m. Monday at the Citizens Bank branch at 7327 Frankford Ave.

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Authorities said a suspect handed the teller a demand note, received an undisclosed amount of cash and then ran south on Frankford Avenue. 

Another suspect is being sought in the separate robbery of a Center City PNC branch on Monday. A reward is being offered for information leading to his capture.