Law Enforcement Investigating Bank Robbery in Netcong

Published on July 07, 2023

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Netcong Borough Chief Russ Van Houten confirm an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred the morning of July 7, 2023 in the Borough of Netcong, New Jersey.

At approximately 10:12 a.m., law enforcement received a 9-1-1 call reporting a bank robbery had occurred at the Fulton Bank, 9 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ.

The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male suspect entered the bank branch and demanded money.  No weapon was displayed or threatened.  The suspect fled the bank with approximately $14,000 in U.S. currency.

The suspect is believed to be a white or Hispanic male, in his 20’s or 30’s.  He was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and a blue surgical-style facemask.  He was carrying a shoebox sized box.

Numerous law enforcement agencies are currently participating in this investigation, including the Netcong Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the New Jersey State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200 or Netcong Police Department at 973-347-7700.  

Inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to Public Information Officer Meghan Knab at [email protected].