Crime & Safety
Suspect Robs Bank With Bomb Threat Note
Man wanted after passing note with bomb threat.
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Maspeth in the 104 Precinct.
On Wednesday, April 18, a man approached the teller at the Maspeth Federal Savings Bank at 56-18 69th St. and passed a note saying he had a bomb.
The teller, complying with the demand in the note, passed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash.
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The suspect then ran on foot south towards Flushing Avenue.
He is described as a man between the ages of 18 and 20, between 140 and 170 pounds.
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Police released photos of the suspect, which are above at right.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Residents can also submit tips at the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP 577.
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