Oct 13, 2008 1:36 pm US/Eastern
BSO Seeks Help Finding Bold, Armed Bank Robber
Robber Hit Bank Atlantic In Tamarac On Saturday
He Pulled Gun On Teller
Call Broward Crime Stoppers At 954-493-TIPS If You Recognize Suspect
TAMARAC (CBS4) ―
Broward Sheriff's Office Robbery detectives are asking for help identifying a bank robber who hit a Bank Atlantic branch over the weekend in Tamarac.
The robber walked into the Bank Atlantic branch, located at 8201 N. University Drive, on Saturday shortly before 1:00 p.m.
He approached the teller, told her he had a gun and said, "I'm going to make a small withdrawal, don't make any sudden movements." He then demanded money.
Fearing for her life, the teller gave the suspect the money and activated the silent alarm. With cash in hand, the robber ran out of the bank and ran away on foot.
A witness saw the suspect exit the bank and provided a description to law enforcement. Deputies and BSO's Aviation and K9 units responded and searched for the suspect but were unable to track him down.
The suspect is described as a white male, between 25-35 years old, 5'3" in height, weighing approximately 135 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing jeans, a black polo with a white undershirt, black baseball cap and sunglasses. The suspect did not wear a disguise.
Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to call BSO Robbery Detective Matt Marks at 954-321-4270, or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously at 954-493-TIPS or online at
www.browardcrimestoppers.org.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
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