Bank Robbed In North Babylon, Marking 2nd Incident On LI This Week: Police

NORTH BABYLON, NY — A man robbed a North Babylon bank on Wednesday afternoon and fled the scene before officers arrived, according to Suffolk County police.

Police said the man walked into Flagstar Bank, located at 1501 Deer Park Ave., at 12:48 p.m. and handed a teller a note demanding cash. The teller complied, and the man ran from the bank.

The suspect is described as white, in his mid-40s, with a thin build, bald with graying facial hair. Police said he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a black jacket, light-colored pants, and black shoes.

A bank on Montauk Highway in West Babylon was also robbed on Monday afternoon, but Suffolk police have not stated whether the two incidents are connected.

Major Case Unit detectives are asking anyone with information to call 631-852-6555.

Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted at 1-800-220-TIPS, through the P3 Tips mobile app, or online at P3Tips.com. A reward of up to $5,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest, police said.