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Elmwood Park, NJ – Authorities are actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Bank located at the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Avenue in Elmwood Park.
📍 Robbery Details
According to Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 9:19 a.m. at 115 Broadway. A masked suspect armed with a handgun entered the bank, assaulted an employee, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The employee sustained minor injuries, but the suspect was gone by the time Elmwood Park Police arrived on the scene.
🚔 Manhunt Launched
A massive search operation quickly followed. Agencies involved in the pursuit included:
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Elmwood Park Police Department
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Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
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Fair Lawn Police
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Paramus Police
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New Jersey State Police, with helicopter surveillance
Despite the extensive efforts, the suspect has not yet been located.
🕵️♂️ Ongoing Investigation
The case is now being handled jointly by:
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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Squad
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FBI North Jersey Violent Crimes Task Force
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Elmwood Park Police Department
Investigators say the suspect was wearing a hoodie and a mask, and brandished a handgun during the robbery. After demanding cash, he fled on foot from the scene.
📞 Have Info? Contact Authorities
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. You can contact:
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FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov
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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line: (201) 226-5532
👮♂️ Leading Officials
The investigation is being led by:
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Chief Matthew Finck – Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
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Chief Michael Foligno – Elmwood Park Police Department
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Special Agent in Charge Stephanie Roddy – FBI Newark
Deputy Chief Angermeyer stated that the investigation is still in its early stages, and no further details are available at this time.