Valley Stream, NY - February 15th, 2015 - The Major Case Bureau is investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Valley Stream on Saturday, 02/14/15 at 12:40 P.M.
According to detectives, a male subject entered the Capital One Bank located at 356 N. Central Ave., approached the teller and verbally demanded money. The subject threatened use of a firearm, but none was displayed. The teller complied and handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. The subject fled on foot westbound on Clarendon Dr. with the proceeds. There were five employees and one customer present in the bank at the time of the robbery.
No injuries were reported.
The subject is described as a male white or Hispanic, 5’6”-5’7”, light complexion, thin build, wearing dark sunglasses, oatmeal colored hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans, light brown boots and a scarf across his face.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.