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Authorities are actively seeking a masked gunman who robbed a Chase Bank located at 530 Myrtle Avenue in the Town of Boonton on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 1:57 p.m. when the suspect entered the financial institution wearing a ski mask, sunglasses, gloves, and a black suit with a dark-colored tie. According to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, the individual brandished a pistol and demanded money before fleeing the scene with approximately $12,000 in cash. The suspect is described as a white male believed to be in his 50s. He reportedly escaped in a nearby gray or silver Honda Odyssey. Law enforcement has clarified that reports circulating on social media claiming the suspect was detained during a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 80 are incorrect, confirming the individual remains at large. Investigators are urging the public to review any available home surveillance or dash camera footage from the area around the time of the robbery. Residents with information regarding the suspect's identity or whereabouts are asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office directly. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to appeal for community assistance in locating the armed suspect and recovering the stolen funds.
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