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Man accused of robbing Portland bank arrested following tips from citizens

Photo: Cumberland County Jail


Police in Portland have arrested a bank robbery suspect.

Police responded to the Norway Savings Bank on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect allegedly threatened staff before making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On Thursday, investigators identified the suspect as 56-year-old Pierre Gagnon of South Portland, thanks to tips from the public.

Gagnon was spotted Thursday in his vehicle by an officer who was on patrol. He was arrested without incident in the Back Cove Parking lot off Preble Street around noon.

Gagnon was charged with Robbery and is being held at Cumberland County Jail.

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