TUPPER LAKE – State Police continue to investigate the armed robbery of the Community Bank branch on Hosely Avenue in the Town of Tupper Lake on Friday, April 10.

The preliminary investigation has established that a suspect entered the bank and displayed a handgun. The suspect fled the bank with an undetermined amount of cash. 

The suspect is described as a white male, tall with a thin build, last seen wearing a tan hooded jacket and blue jeans. Subject may have tried to disguise himself with a moustache and or goatee and wearing sunglasses.

State Police Aviation, Canine, Uniform and BCI personnel, Tupper Lake Police Department, Saranac Lake Police Department and New York State Forest Rangers remained on scene and continued interviews of witnesses and searching the area for evidence. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police, Troop "B" Headquarters, Ray Brook at 518-897-2000.