Crime & Safety
Police Release New Photos of Queens Blvd. Bandit
Man wanted in five robbery incidents in borough.
The New York Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with five robberies and attempted robberies,, and all of which occurred in Queens.
The incidents in the 112 Precinct both took place at Chase Bank branches on Queens Boulevard, one on Feb. 3 and the other on Feb. 23. During the second incident, the suspect did not receive any cash.
One other bank robbery occurred on Queens Boulevard, with one incident taking place on Jamaica Avenue and still another on Grand.
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All the incidents took place in the morning or early afternoon.
Police released several photos of the suspect in question, and described him as a man in his 30's, 6'2" wearing a black waist-length jacket and a green or black hat.
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Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Residents can also submit their tips at the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or text tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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