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Suspect takes $4K in LIC bank robbery: cops

1079-14 Bank Robbery 108th Pct 5-28-14
Photo courtesy of NYPD

Police are looking for a suspect who took $4,262 from a Long Island City bank Tuesday afternoon.

The man entered a HSBC Bank on 43rd Avenue near 23rd Street at about 3:30 p.m., approached a teller and passed a demand note before fleeing with the cash, police said.

Authorities describe the suspect as Hispanic, about 30 to 35 years old, 6 feet tall, 230 pounds, with a mustache and a heavy build. He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, blue jeans, white sneakers, a blue button-up shirt and dark sunglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

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