Man Attempts to Rob Chase Bank In Bellport, Police Say

Suffolk police are investigating what they believe to be an attempted robbery that occurred Friday, just after noon, at a Chase Bank in Bellport.

A man entered the location at 32 Station Road with his face covered by a bandana. He approached the teller, but before the man was able to ask for money, she triggered a silent alarm. The teller walked away from the counter, and bandana-wearing man fled the scene.

Police believe he rode away from the bank's parking lot on a bike.

Officials have released these photos of the man they're looking for in connection with this incident:

Anyone with information about this individual, or this incident, can call the confidential police tip line at 1-800-220-TIPS. The Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offer a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

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