Crime & Safety

Police Search For SunTrust Bank Robbery Suspect

The Sun Trust Bank on Fruitville Road was robbed Thursday, just a day after a woman was robbed at the Bank of America ATM down the street.

Sarasota Police have released surveillance footage of a robbery suspect who robbed the bank Thursday.

The robbery happened approximately 4 p.m. Thursday at the bank at 3577 Fruitville Road, just a day after a  Wednesday on Fruitville Road.

Though the suspect concealed his face with a mask, he matches a description to the Bank of America suspect. He is believed to be a white, male, with his age estimated as being in his 20s or 30s. He is described as 5’7” – 5’9”, with a thin build. 

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Police say the suspect has tattoos that possibly include:

• a circular tattoo on the right side of his neck

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• tattoo on his upper chest,

• and a colorful tattoo on his right forearm.

Anyone with additional information on this robbery is asked to contact Detective Jackson at 941-954-7096. 

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