Here we go again. I hate when our little town changes like this...

They released our kids from football practice early because of this....shouldn't they have kept them safe where they were. It happened just down the street from EHS!

OK, just heard that our kids are safe at the school and they can't leave for now. Thank GOD!!

Yes, as Troia mentioned, there were lots of other departments besides Emmaus that assisted! They should have been recognized. We were just driving on Cedar Crest when they all flew passed us...Emmaus, Macungie, Upper Saucon, state police, and Salisbury...there may have been others, but those are who we saw on their way to Lower Macungie Rd.

is it really a "possible" robbery?

Emmaus has the highest capture rate of any local police department for bank robberies, so these criminals are dumb to keep robbing the banks here. That, and we have an amazingly professional, dedicated, and nationally certified PD.

Really, Troia...your comment regarding Emmaus being the robbery capital of lehigh count is inappropriate. You obviously haven't lived here all your life or you wouldn't be saying ridiculous things like that.

This is so sad. Another jerk looking for a quick buck. I am glad no one was harmed. I hear sirens now from my back window.

Police confirmed at a press conference that money was taken in what is now officially an armed robbery of Sovereign Bank, 1215 Chestnut St, Emmaus. The amount that was taken was not disclosed.

Thankfully no one was hurt. Thanks to ALL the officers involved for their help in attempting to nab this thug!!!

This seems to happen quite regularly in Emmaus, WHY ? Hope they catch the bum, we do not want his kind (lawless) in our community !!!

This happens a lot in al communities. You just don't realize it or care when it's not in your community.  As yes, Emmaus PD does have a very high incident arrest ratio, which includes many other crimes other than bank robberies.  Why are so many people so damn negative? Be a little grateful that your officers put their life's on the line to keep all of us safe. 

Amen B...........

There is a simple solution to this problem, bullet prof windows seperating the tellers from the customers.

how scary is this? borough council candidates john donches and giovanni landi want to slice taxes by cutting the police force to the size it was when otto slozier was in office. half the size of todays department. we dont stand a chance.

I get that there have been two robberies so close together... what I don't get are the comments that seem to have an underlying tone of 'this is all the sudden'. Theft isn't a new thing here. When I called the other day to report my being broken into the office told me that I was one of many calling in that morning b/c someone had gone on a 'shopping spree' throughout the town. It's simply seems it's not talked about. Being unaware doesn't mean it's not happening. I'm thankful for those that serve our community and am grateful for the risks they take so I can live my comfortable life in my little 'dennis the menace' town. But remember, noone is immune to the wrong-doings of others. All we can do if stand together and fight to keep our community as safe and secure as possible.

I'm delighted with the amazing response we have from ALL of our "protectors" in Emmaus AND the surrounding areas. These folks work tirelessly and risk alot to be able to provide us a safe environment. The tenacity and perseverance they've shown to resolve some of these situations is commendable. Thank you, guys and gals! Let's also remember that every citizen can do alot by being vigilant and looking out for one another. If something doesn't "look" or "feel" right, please alert the authorities. We've got to help each other to keep our communities strong!