Police Investigate Attempted Bank Robbery in Thornwood

Several area police forces, including Pleasantville, Westchester County, MTA and New York State—as well as a helicopter and canine—were deployed this afternoon after the Mount Pleasant Police Department received a report of an attempted bank robbery.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. today, the department received a call from Hudson Valley Bank at 501 Marble Ave. in Thornwood reporting the incident, said Sgt. Michael McGuinn.

"A note was passed to the teller that said "no dye pack," McGuinn stated.

No weapon was displayed to the bank's teller, he said.

No money was handed over before the suspect, a man, left the scene on foot, he continued.

Witnesses provided a description of the suspect to police who "flooded the area," according to McGuinn.

"A very thorough search of the area was done," he said.

Police were unable to track down the suspect and the investigation continues.