Hulk mask robber: charged and arrested

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) - The robber known for wearing an "Incredible Hulk" mask during burglaries has officially been charged.

Town of Hamburg Police have charged Jacob Lester, 28, with the January 9th robbery of the McKinley branch of  Northwest Savings Bank.

Lester was arrested January 26th for shoplifting at the McKinley Mall.

The officer had recognized Lester from a witness account from the bank robbery.

Detectives also recovered a black gun, a coat and a canvas tool that were all used in the robbery.

Lester has been charged with robbery, grand larceny and menacing. He was arraigned on January 27th a remanded to the Erie County Holding Center on $50,000 bail.

Lester is scheduled to return for a felony hearing on a later date.