Crime & Safety
Bank of America Robbed in Holbrook
Man handed teller demanding note, fled with cash onto Central Avenue.
A Holbrook bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon.
A man handed a teller a note demanding cash at the Bank of America bank at 4400 Veterans Memorial Highway at 11:40 a.m., according to Suffolk County Police.
The teller complied and the robber fled on foot south on Central Avenue. The banking center reopened at 2:30 p.m., and will be open during regular business hours Thursday, Bank of America said through it's corporate communication's staff.
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The man is described as white, clean-shaven, with a medium build, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and is in his late 30s to early 40s, police said.
He was wearing a black hat with a logo referencing poker, dark sunglasses, a navy sweatshirt and dark pants.
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"At Bank of America, the safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority," the corporation said in a statement. "We are cooperating with law enforcement to aid in the investigation."
Anyone with information about the bank robbery is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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