Police Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect

A man walked up to the counter at First Bank Wednesday, handed the teller a note saying he had a gun and demanded money. 

According to St. Petersburg Police, the suspect is described as a man in his early 40s, dark short cut hair, camouflage ball cap, black tank top with design on the front, denim shorts and large sunglasses.

The police report said at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, the suspect entered the First Bank at 6850 Central Avenue and walked up into the bank. The suspect showed the teller a note implying he had a gun and demanding money.

The suspect was given money and then fled the bank on foot. No firearm was ever seen, police said.

According to police, Thursday morning a bank robbery took place in Pinellas Park's jurisdiction that may involve the same suspect.

St. Petersburg Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in this case.  Anyone with information can call the non-emergency number at 727-893-7780, Text-A-Tip to 727-420-8911 or leave a confidential tip at 727-892-5000.