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Cops Seek Armed Man Who Allegedly Robbed Midtown Bank

By Aidan Gardiner | October 18, 2012 10:14am
 Cops are looking for this man who they say held up a Midtown bank on October 16, 2012. 
Cops are looking for this man who they say held up a Midtown bank on October 16, 2012. 
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MIDTOWN — Cops are asking for the public's help to track down an alleged thief who robbed a Third Avenue bank at gunpoint on Tuesday.

The man allegedly robbed the Capitol One Bank at 750 Third Ave. about 2:50 p.m., police said.

Armed with a black handgun, the robber passed a note to a teller and demanded cash, police said.

He fled the bank with an undetermined amount of cash, NYPD officials added.

No one was injured.

Cops said the robber is about 5 feet 9 inches tall.

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 tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.