East Boston Savings Robbed on Monday

A woman dressed in scrubs, a surgical mask who appeared to be “emotionally distressed” entered the West Broadway branch of East Boston Saving Bank and demanded $5300. The suspect was in the bank for 10 minutes and stated that she had cancer and her son is in the hospital also with cancer. She threatened if she didn’t get the money, she would blow up the bank.

Any one with information on the suspect is encourage to reach out to the task force at 857-386-2384.

Here’s the official report:
Subject was in bank for 10 minutes. Subject stated she has cancer, and son is in the hospital with cancer and needs $5,300. No alarm or 911 call until leaving at 12:52 pm. Proceeded west on West Broadway. Verbally threatened a bomb and displayed an unknown device. SUBJECT INFO RACE: Dark skinned / Dominican SEX: Female HEIGHT: 5’1″ WEIGHT: Medium build EYES: Blue AGE:30-45 years old CLOTHING: Red hat, black jacket, blue hospital scrubs, purple gloves, and black shoes with white walls and white laces. ADDITIONAL INFO: Subject appeared emotionally unstable and was crying. Possible EDP.
FBI : 857-386-2384