PORTLAND, Maine — On Wednesday morning, Portland police arrested a man suspected of robbing Skowhegan Savings Bank on Marginal Way.
Officers responded to the call at 9:22 a.m. and were told the suspect fled down Diamond Street and was later spotted entering the Bayside Anchor Apartment Complex, according to a press release.
Shortly after, police located and arrested 29-year-old Khalid Gurhan, who was charged with robbery and violating conditions of release. Gurhan was also charged with criminal mischief for allegedly throwing an object through the window of a home less than an hour before the robbery, according to the release.
An undisclosed amount of money was stolen and recovered, police said.
Investigators are asking anyone with more information about the case to call them at 207-874-8575.
To provide information anonymously:
- Call 207-874-8584 and leave a message on the department’s Crime Tip line.
- Text the keyword “PPDME” plus the message to 847411 (TIP411).
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