Man Charged with Bank Robbery after Fleeing from Police in Maine

A 46-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with bank robbery at Maine Family Credit Union in Lewiston.

Facing Multiple Charges Including Robbery

Donald White was taken into custody and faces charges for Robbery, Theft by Unauthorized Taking and Violating Conditions of Release.

Man Entered Credit Union and Demanded Money from the Teller

The Lewiston Police Department said White entered the credit union around 3:30 pm and demanded cash from a teller.

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Search Included Drone and Police K-9 Team

Police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency launched an extensive search for him with a drone and a K-9 team.

Suspect Arrested and Transported to County Jail

White was located and apprehended. He was transported to the Androscoggin County Jail and booked on the charges.

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Ongoing Bank Robbery Investigation

The investigation remains open as police look for additional information and evidence.

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Police Thanked Public’s Vigilance and Reporting Suspicious Activity

The Lewiston Police Department thanked the public “for their vigilance and for reporting suspicious activity in the area.”

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