Kensington man arrested for Frankford Avenue bank robberies
Police have arrested a man in connection with robberies at three Northeast banks. 26th District officers arrested Justin O’Brien of the 2100-block of Arizona Street just a few hours after releasing his photo.
O’Brien was wanted for the following robberies:
- Saturday 03/05/11 at 1:52pm Third Federal Bank 4625 Frankford Ave.
- Thursday 03/10/11 at 3:45pm PNC Bank 6855 Frankford Ave.
- Friday 03/11/11 at 2:12pm Wachovia Bank 6420 Frankford Ave.
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