Laundromat Bandit Strikes In Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL — A female laundromat bandit struck on New Year's Eve morning as a woman was doing her wash at Colonial Laundry and Dry Cleaning. Now, Sarasota police are asking for the public's help in cleaning up the case.

"The suspect is seen on camera walking into the business and speaking with the victim. A short time later, the suspect shows the victim a note that implies for the victim to give her all the money she has," explained Genevieve Judge of the Sarasota Police Department.

Police released surveillance images of the robber Thursday and are asking for the public to come forward with any help that might solve the case.

"The suspect put on a clear Halloween mask while inside the business," said Judge. "The suspect took an unknown amount of cash before fleeing on foot northbound on Aspinwall Street."

The thief was described as between 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing a red and white track suit, sunglasses and a wig. The tracksuit said "Fresh" on the back.

Watch below as the laundromat bandit strikes on New Year's Eve day:

To report a tip, call Detective Jessica Sullivan at 941-954-7076. Alternatively, contact Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS or via the website at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

Image and video courtesy Sarasota Police Department