PORTLAND, Maine — Local police are investigating a pair of Key Bank robberies that occurred Friday afternoon.

The same two suspects allegedly robbed locations on Forest Avenue and Auburn Street within minutes, according to Portland Assistant Chief Vernon Malloch.

The first robbery occurred at 11:05 a.m. and the second at 11:20 a.m., and cash was demanded in both instances.

After the second robbery, a dye pack handed over activated on a path behind the bank and was discarded by the suspects, and they may have dye stains on their hands. They were last seen entering a getaway car, which is small, dark and has a partial registration plate of 8843.

No weapons were displayed and no injuries were reported. The men were wearing knit caps, sunglasses and masks that made them appear elderly.

Anyone with information should call Portland police at 874-8575.

BDN sports freelancer Ryan McLaughlin grew up in Brewer and is a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

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