Police Hunt for Harlem Bank Robbery Suspect

May 3, 2011 5:26pmThe man allegedly robbed a Chase Bank on 125th Street.

 

The man allegedly handed a note to a Chase Bank teller. (NYPD)

By Ben Fractenberg

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

HARLEM — Police are looking for a suspect in a Harlem bank robbery.

The man allegedly handed a note demanding money to a teller at the Chase Bank located at 350 W. 125th St. about 8:20 a.m. Monday.

Police are looking for this man in connection with a bank robbery on 125th and St. Nicholas Avenue Street on May 2, 2011. (NYPD)

Police described the suspect as a black man between 40 and 49 years old. He is approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 170 pounds. The man was last seen wearing a black leather coat, blue button-down dress shirt and black slacks. The suspect was also wearing large glasses, which may have had white frames, police said.

If you have information on his whereabouts you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your tips at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering "TIP577."

By Ben Fractenberg, DNAinfo.com
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