Accused Bank Robber Reps His Love Of Patriots During Central Mass Heist; Quickly Busted: Cops

Police in Central Massachusetts quickly caught an alleged bank robber thanks in part to his love of the New England Patriots, authorities said.

Todd Mitchell is accused of robbing a Northbridge bank of nearly $2,000 while wearing a mask and a Patriots hoodie, police said.
Photo Credit: *Northbridge Police Department*

Josh Lanier

04/11/2023 4:07 p.m.

Todd Mitchell, age 46, of Northbridge, faces a single charge of unarmed robbery from the Tuesday morning, April 11, heist of a Santander Bank, Northbridge police said.

A customer at the 1234 Providence Road bank called 911 just after 9 a.m. to report a robbery, authorities said. The caller gave police a detailed description of the suspect and told officers where he ran when he left the building.

Within minutes, police found Mitchell nearby in front of Shaw's Supermarket. He matched the caller's description of the robber and had nearly $2,000 in cash in his pockets, authorities said. Officers arrested him without incident.

Though, he wasn't wearing what the 911 caller had described. After a short search, detectives found the mask, gloves, and distinctive Patriots hoodie tossed in a nearby dumpster, police said.

It's unclear if he was allegedly trying to hide evidence or making a statement about the team's struggles in recent seasons.

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