MIDTOWN EAST — A fashion-forward thief wanted in connection with a March bank robbery struck again on Thursday, according to police.
The robber, wearing a bike helmet and reflective shades, robbed Santander Bank at 711 Third Ave. between East 44th and East 45th streets just after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, police said.
The thief handed tellers a note demanding money and strolled out with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to a police report.
The robbery came two months after his previous appearance, on March 8, when he stole more than $2,000 from a Santander Bank at 250 Lexington Ave. between East 34th and Eat 35th streets, police said.
In that robbery, he was wearing a scarf, stocking cap, and a similarly stylish pair of shades, according to security stills released by police.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit tips on the website.