Bank robber strikes S.J. branch twice in two weeks

Police in South Jersey are searching for a bank robber believed responsible for two heists at a Gloucester County bank branch.

The Commerce Bank on Sicklerville Road in Monroe Township was held up Aug. 21 and yesterday. In each instance, a man presented a demand note to a teller, received a undetermined amount of cash, and fled on foot, said Bernie Weisenfield, spokesman for the Gloucester County Prosecutor's office.

The man is described as black, in his 30s, and about 6-foot tall with a thin build. He was last ween wearing an oversized black t-shirt, black baggie jeans and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Monroe Township Police Det. Greg Wolfe at 856-728-9800 ext. 239 or Det. Fran Montone at ext. 539.