Crime & Safety
FBI Searches For Miami Bank Robber
A lone bank robber held up a Regions Bank branch and escaped with an unspecified amount of cash.
MIAMI, FL — The FBI is searching for a lone bandit who robbed a Regions Bank branch on Friday. The robbery took place around 2:45 p.m. The branch is located at 6013 NW 7th Ave.
"A robber entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee. There were no injuries," according to FBI Special Agent Michael D. Leverock and spokesman Jim Marshall."
No one was injured. The robber escaped on foot.
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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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Photograph courtesy of the FBI.
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