NYPD Bulletin: Bank Robbery Suspect Wanted

Cops are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for a series of bank robberies in and around Ditmas Park.  

On Saturday, April 28 just before 10:30 a.m. the suspect robbed a Chase Bank on Avenue J by passing a note to a teller demanding cash while displaying a firearm. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an unknown amount of cash.

Before that, on Thursday, April 5 at 12:45 p.m. the suspect robbed an HSBC on Flatlands Avenue by passing a note to a teller demanding cash. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an unknown amount of cash. 

No one was hurt in either instance. 

The suspect is described as a black male between 35 and 40-years-old, standing around 6-foot and weighing approximately 220 pouds. 

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential. 

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