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Police Hunt for Harlem Bank Robber

March 10, 2011 4:45pm | Updated March 10, 2011 4:45pm
Police said the suspect fled on foot after handing the teller a note demanding money.
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By Ben Fractenberg

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

HARLEM — Police are looking for a man suspected of robbing a bank in Harlem on Tuesday.

The suspect allegedly entered a Citibank on Adam Clayton Boulevard between West 144th and West 145th streets about 11:30 a.m. and passed a note to a teller demanding money, according to police. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

Polcie describe the alleged robber as a black man, 30 to 35 years old, around 5-foot-11 inches tall and 170 pounds. He was wearing a black North Face jacket with a fur-lined hood, and a black skull cap, police said.

If you have information about the incident you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your tip by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering "TIP577."

Police are looking for this man in connection with a bank robbery at the Citibank on Adam Clayton Boulevard between 144 and 145 streets about 11:30 a.m. March 8.
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