Bank Heist Attempt Goes Bad In Ridgewood
A suspect’s bid to swipe bucks from a Ridgewood bank last Friday morning, Apr. 26, ended in failure when an employee refused to comply with the suspect’s demands, police reported.
Law enforcement sources said the attempted heist took place at 10:55 a.m. last Friday at the Bank of America branch located at 59-01 Myrtle Ave., at the corner of Forest Avenue.
Reportedly, the bandit-described as a black male standing 6′-tall and wearing a multi-colored sweatshirt, a green baseball cap, black work boots and gloves-entered the location, approached a teller and demanded cash.
Seconds later, authorities noted, the crook walked out of the location empty-handed after the teller denied his request.
Members of the 104th Precinct responded to the scene. It was determined that no weapons were displayed during the course of the robbery bid.
Various police units canvassed the area for the suspect, but no immedi- ate arrests were made despite their efforts, authorities noted.
The investigation is being conducted by the NYPD Major Case Squad, police said.
Anyone with any information regarding the attempted heist that could prove helpful is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800- 577-TIPS, by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
All calls and messages will be kept confidential.
