WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — Police are looking for a mystery bank robber who allegedly robbed a Bank of America branch in Washington Heights while hidden behind a hat, dark glasses and long, dark hair.
The suspect — who police said could be either male or female — walked into the Bank of America at 4061 Broadway near 171st Street at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 9. Police described the suspect as 25 years old, standing 5-foot-5-inches tall, and weighing approximately 130 pounds.
The individual was last seen wearing a large-brimmed, gray hat and a long purple dress with floral print.
The suspect approached a teller and demanded money before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to police.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
