Medford, NY - February 5th, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Pattern Crime Unit detectives are investigating two attempted bank robberies that occurred today in Medford.
Chase Bank, located at 2271 Rt. 112, and Bank of America, located at 2851 Horseblock Rd., reported attempted robberies within 15 minutes of each other. In each incident a man entered the bank, approached a teller, and produced a note demanding cash. When the tellers did not immediately comply with the demand, the suspect fled on foot.
The robber is described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, between 30 and 35 years old with a thin build. He was wearing a tan colored jacket and a white baseball cap.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
Incident: Two attempted Bank Robberies in Medford
Location: Chase Bank, 2271 Rt. 112, Medford and Bank of America, 2851 Horseblock Rd., Medford
Date/Time: February 5, 2014 between 1 p.m. and 1:15pm