Surveillance Cameras Capture Newark Bank Robber Fleeing Scene as Dye Pack Explodes

Surveillance cameras captured the moment a dye pack went off right as a bank robber in Newark, New Jersey attempted to flee the scene with stolen money.

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Police have released video of a red dye pack exploding on a robber escaping a bank in New Jersey. 

NBC New York reports the suspect stole $2,300 from a Capital One in Newark. The robber went to the bank around 10 a.m. on Saturday and handed a teller a note demanding cash.

“I have a gun give me all the money from the register please, and no one will get hurt,” the hand-written note read, according to police.

The teller then gave the robber money and dye pack. In total, the suspect made off with $2,500. The suspect then exited the bank but the dye pack exploded shortly after he left the property.

You can check out the moment below.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO! Red dye pack explodes on bank robber, Newark police seeking help to ID him. This was on Springfield at Capitol One. Watch man in white shirt. ⁦@NBCNewYork⁩ ⁦@NewarkNJPolicepic.twitter.com/DugMEMaKj8

— Brian Thompson (@BrianForNJ) July 3, 2021

Investigators have shared video of the suspect, seen wearing a white t-shirt and carrying a backpack, in hopes someone can help identify him. As of Saturday afternoon, police are still searching for the suspect. 

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