Crime & Safety
FBI Searches For Hollywood Bank Robber
A lone bank robber held up a BB&T Bank branch in Hollywood and escaped with an unspecified amount of cash.
HOLLYWOOD, FL — The FBI is searching for a lone bandit who robbed a BB&T Bank branch on Tuesday in Hollywood. The robbery took place around 10:49 a.m. The branch is located at 2434 Hollywood Boulevard.
"A robber entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee," according to Special Agent Michael D. Leverock and spokesman Jim Marshall. "Customers were in the bank at the time of the robbery."
No one was injured.
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The FBI released a photograph of the suspect taken from surveillance cameras. The FBI would not say how much money was taken during the robbery.
To report a tip, call the FBI at 754-703-2000. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477, visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip to 274637.
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