Man Tries To Rob Lindenhurst Bank

LINDENHURST, NY — Police are searching for a man who tried to rob a bank in Lindenhurst Friday afternoon.

Suffolk police say the man entered the Citibank at 120 Sunrise Highway around 4:10 p.m. and handed a teller a note demanding cash and announced a robbery.

The man left without proceeds when the teller did not immediately comply. He fled on foot in an unknown direction.

The man is described as white, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 with facial hair. He was wearing what appeared to be an N95 mask, a baseball hat, a hooded sweatshirt and gloves.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.