WRIGHTSTOWN TWP., PA. — The Pennsylvania man charged with robbing Affinity Federal Credit Union on Halloween was wearing a tank top, underwear and shoes when he was captured, police report.

Jeffry Houir, robbery suspect (courtesy photo)

Jeffry Houir, 24, of Douglassville was caught after his red Mercedes crashed at a longtime shopping and entertainment complex on Route 413, while police were in pursuit.

Following his arrest by Newtown Township (Pa.) police, he was taken to the Bucks County Jail, where he was arraigned on Sunday, said Newtown Police Chief Henry Pasqualini. Newtown police cover Wrightstown.

Additional charges could be filed within a week. The investigation continues, said the chief.

One thing police don't yet know is why Houir ditched his jacket, blue jeans and belt following the crash. He was caught about one-quarter mile away, police said, after knocking on a resident's door and asking for help calling a cab.

Instead, the homeowner called police.

Officers later found the clothes Houir had shed in a wooded area, Pasqualini said.

One charge Houir could face is aggravated assault; Newtown police are investigating a report that a Solebury Township (Pa.) officer may have been struck at one point during the pursuit.

At one point officers had stopped the Mercedes, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III said earlier, but then Houir sped off, “putting the officers at risk.”

Houir, who lives in Berks County (Pa.) and apparently attended Penn State in Berks in 2012, allegedly walked into Affinity shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 and said he had a bomb, demanding cash. The bomb threat led to act of terrorism charges, in addition to bank robbery, said Kearns.

About $3,000 was taken, according to radio reports. Dispatchers directed police that joined the pursuit when Houir headed west through East and West Amwell townships before crossing the Delaware River to Bucks County.

His route was monitored, according to radio reports, by a tracking device hidden in the cash. The car crashed at Carousel Village at Indian Walk.

Jeffry Houir, 24, of Douglassville has a Facebook page featuring a picture of a red Mercedes-Benz, which appears to be the same auto used in the robbery. The feed paints a picture of a young man who loves sports cars, and had also received multiple tickets and been in accidents.



It showed a man who cares deeply for his young niece, bantered easily with friends, and enjoyed day trips to Philadelphia, New York City at Christmastime and skiing.



On the evening of the robbery, three employees were in the bank. Houir is pending extradition back to New Jersey.

He was arrested by Newtown Detective Christopher Bush. Chief Pasqualini said, "We had a good outcome. An arrest was made. No one was seriously injured."

Law enforcement officers in both states, including Raritan Township, as well as agents from the FBI, responded and have assisted in the investigation.

Reporter Terry Wright contributed to this article.

Renee Kiriluk-Hill may be reached at rkhill@hcdemocrat.com. Follow her on Twitter @ReneKirilukHill. Find The Hunterdon County Democrat on Facebook.