Man Who Took Own Life Identified As Attempted Bank Robber: Police

LARGO, FL — The Largo police said a man who took his own life Saturday is the same man who attempted to rob a bank in Pinellas Park Friday.

Largo police said Chris Fabrizio, 56, has been identified as the man who walked into the Truist Bank, 7694 49th St. N, around 1 p.m. Friday and gave a teller a note requesting money. Pinellas Park police said he implied that he had a weapon.

Bank staff refused to give him money and he left the bank empty-handed.

Related: Would-Be Bank Robber In Pinellas Park Leaves Empty-Handed

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