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NCPD: Bank Robbery in Woodbury

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By Published: November 19 2013

LongIsland.com

Information is wanted in identifying a suspect who robbed a Nassau bank.

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Woodbuy, NY - November 19, 2013 - PLACE OF OCCURRENCE:   Chase Bank 7977 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY

DATE AND TIME OF OCCURRENCE: Friday 11/15/13 @ 0909 hrs.  
 
SUSPECT:  1) Male, White,  5’10”, 40 yrs old, 200 lbs, Camouflage jacket, blue pants, white cap, black ankle high shoes wearing yellow tinted wire frame glasses. 
 
VEHICLE:  None seen. 
 
FURTHER DETAILS: Subject entered the bank, removed a deposit slip from the counter and then proceeded to victim teller. The subject handed the teller a note stating the subject had a gun. The teller handed the subject an undetermined amount of US Currency. The subject took the cash and then fled on foot northbound into the parking lot on Jericho Turnpike. 
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nassau County Police Department Robbery Squad at 516-573-8040 and refer to Robbery Squad Number 898-13. 
 
AUTHORITY: Detective Sergeant John Giambrone, Commanding Officer Robbery Squad. 
 
Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who has information about the identity or whereabouts of the above suspect to call our toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). 
CRIME STOPPERS
• Up to $5,000 reward 
• Remain anonymous 
1-800-244-TIPS