Police question bank robbery suspect

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A bank robbery in Springfield forced several schools to prepare for a possible lock down on Wednesday.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m., a man walked into TD Banknorth branch on Sumner Avenue in the Forest Park section of the city, handed the teller a note saying he was armed, and fled with an undetermined amount of money.

Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney told 22News that police began searching for the suspect -- a black male, about 6’1”, wearing a Yankees cap, gray hooded sweatshirt and baggy sweatpants.

Police found the clothes dumped in an abandoned house on Grenada Terrace.

A short while later, police apprehended a suspect who is now in custody and being questioned.

Kensington, Holy Name, and White Street schools were told to prepare for a lock down during the search.