Crime & Safety
Man Tries To Rob Floral Park Bank
The attempted robbery occurred on Monday afternoon, police say.

Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred in Floral Park on Monday afternoon, police say.
According to authorities, a man entered Citibank, located at 215 Jericho Turnpike, approached a teller and passed her a note demanding money at 1 p.m. The man then fled the bank northbound on Hinsdale Avenue without proceeds, police say.
Police described the attempted robber as between 20 to 25 years old, about 5 foot 6 inches tall and with a thin build. He was wearing a black hat, black sunglasses, black jacket with a white shirt and red tie. The investigation is ongoing.
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Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this attempted robbery to call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800 -244-TIPS or dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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