Crime & Safety
Video Released in Morning Bank Robbery
A surveillance video of a robbery at the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union has been released by the Tampa Police Department.
The Tampa Police Department is looking for some help to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a late morning bank robbery.
According to a media release, the crime happened around 11:45 a.m. today, Jan. 4, at the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, 1910 E. Hillsborough Ave. A man walked into the bank, handed a teller a note and implied he had a gun.
The teller saw an outline of what is believed to be a gun and handed over an undisclosed amount of money.
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The suspect was wearing a white baseball cap, black T-shirt, black shorts and black-and-white shoes. He had a gold bracelet on his right wrist on a purple band on the left, the release said.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130. Those wishing to be eligible for a cash reward of $1,000 can contact Crime Stoppers with their tip. To submit a tip, call 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be reported anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or by texting "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).
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