The NYPD is looking for help in identifying and locating a male suspect (pictured right) wanted in connection with a bank robbery on Fordham Road in the 52nd Precinct.
On Monday, Aug. 6 at about 1:30 p.m. inside the Capital One Bank located at 151 East Fordham Road, the suspect, described as being a Hispanic male, demanded cash, and the teller complied. The suspect fled the location with cash. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as being a male Hispanic, 30-35, around 5’9″, approximately 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt with a picture of the Tony Montana character, played by Al Pacino in the movie “Scarface,” on it.
Editor’s note: Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are considered confidential.
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