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Police Seek Attempted Bank Robber in Financial District

Police are seeking this man for attempting to rob the Bank of America at 29 Broadway last Friday.
Police are seeking this man for attempting to rob the Bank of America at 29 Broadway last Friday.
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By Julie Shapiro

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — Police are looking for a man who tried to rob the Bank of America at 29 Broadway last Friday afternoon, but failed to get any money.

The man was Hispanic with a light complexion, approximately 20 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and 175 pounds.

He walked into the Bank of America near Bowling Green at 4:20 p.m. last Friday and handed the teller a note demanding money, police said. When the teller tried to alert another teller, the man left without getting any money.

The attempted robber was last seen wearing a navy Yankees cap, clear glasses, a white button-down dress shirt and dark jeans. He was carrying a black bag.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). People can also submit tips online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting information to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577. All tips are confidential.