Police seek man in connection with attempted bank robbery

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who attempted to rob a bank on Tuesday, May 19.

At around 11:50 a.m. police say the man, approximately 5’3” with a stocky build, entered the bank located at 5323 Fifth Avenue and passed a note to the teller demanding cash.

The man then fled the location empty –handed and was last seen wearing a black baseball hat with the letter “B” on it, a gray hooded sweatshirt, and had a backpack with him.

Anyone with information in regard to the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.