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Suffolk Police Investigating Robbery of Kings Park Bank; Lone Suspect Currently Sought

Local News, Crime

By Published: April 28 2017

LongIsland.com

Man entered Bank of America and demanded cash; after teller complied, suspect fled on foot, cops say.

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SCPD are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Kings Park bank today (suspect pictured above).

Photo by: Suffolk County Police Department

Kings Park, NY - April 28, 2017 - Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Kings Park bank today.
 
A man entered Bank of America, located at 1209 Saint Johnland Road, at approximately 11:45 a.m., displayed a note and verbally demanded cash. The teller complied and gave the suspect cash from the drawer. The robber fled on foot.
 
The suspect was described as white, in his late 20s, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, a black baseball cap, jeans and sneakers.
 
The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the robbery to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.