(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Police Pattern Crime Unit detectives are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at a Melville bank on Thursday, December 31.
A man entered Citibank, located at 425 Broadhollow Road, at approximately 11:25 a.m. and placed a bag on the counter in front of a teller who backed away from the counter. The man then handed a different teller a note demanding cash. The second teller also backed away from the counter and the man fled on foot without proceeds.
Suffolk County Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at a Melville bank on Thursday, December 31. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
The robber left his bag and as a precaution the bank was evacuated. Emergency Service Section officers responded and deemed the bag safe.
The suspect was described as black, 20 to 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build. He wore a black mask, a black hooded jacket, dark jeans and sneakers.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on this case to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
