Suspect in bank robberies caught
FRANKLIN TWP — The man accused of robbing the First National Bank on Route 422 and the bank inside the Giant Eagle store at Clearview Mall in Center Township was caught Wednesday.
Alexander J. Welter, 22, of Oakland Township was jailed in Butler County Prison.
According to authorities, Welter was arrested in Butler Wednesday night.
The First National Bank on Route 422 in the township was allegedly robbed by a man.
During the First National Bank robbery, Welter reportedly did not show a weapon to bank employees, but handed over a letter demanding money.
It was unknown if he left the area in a vehicle or if he made away with any money.
Police declined to immediately comment about the Route 422 robbery investigation and a news release was unavailable.
In the Giant Eagle robbery last Sunday, Welter allegedly walked into the Citizens Bank branch wearing a motorcycle helmet and using a handwritten note to demand $3,000. Police did not disclose the specific amount he took.
