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Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested In Pleasantville: Police

A 34-year-old man from Pleasantville has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery, authorities said.

PNC Bank

PNC Bank

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Jamarl S. Johnson is accused of robbing a PNC Bank on Sept. 29, Pleasantville police said.

Officers and detectives of the Pleasantville Police Department responded to a silent hold-up alarm from the PNC Bank, 935 West Black Horse Pike. 

As Officers were in route, Lieutenant David Aristizabal made contact with bank employees whom confirmed there was a robbery in progress. 

The suspect fled.

On Oct. 5,, The Pleasantville Detective Bureau conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in the execution of a search warrant of Johnson's residence. During the search, Johnson was arrested for weapons offenses and released on a summons.

Johnson was ultimately taken into custody, after further investigation, for the robbery, terroristic threats, and theft. 

Johnson was processed and is in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending a hearing.

The public can contact the Pleasantville Police by dialing 911, at 609 641-6100, or supervisor@pleasantvillepd.org

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