Wanted for Robberies

By QNS Editorial Posted on August 30, 2012

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance with the whereabouts and identity of the following man wanted in connection to a bank robbery pattern encompassing the 115th, 104th and 108th precincts. The pattern includes three crimes: the robbery of an Amalgamated Bank branch located at 78-01 37th Ave. in Jackson Heights at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17; the unsuccessful attempted robbery of a Chase Bank branch at 74-03 Metropolitan Ave. in Middle Village at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug, 10; and the robbery of an HSBC Bank branch at 22-15 43rd Ave. in Long Island City at about 1:52 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20. During these incidents the suspect entered the banks, approacheed the victim/ tellers and passes a demand note. The suspect then fled the location to parts unknown. The suspect is described as an African-American male in his 30s, standing 6′ tall and weighing 200 lbs. In the most recent crime, he was seen wearing a white striped shirt, jeans, sunglasses and blue baseball cap. Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, log onto the Crime stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or text their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) with the code TIP577.

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