Capital One bank in Patchogue robbed, Suffolk police say
A man robbed a Patchogue bank Monday afternoon, Suffolk police said.
The robber entered the Capital One bank at 116 East Main St. and handed a teller a demand note at about 2 p.m., police said. The teller complied and the man fled through the bank parking lot, police said.
The robber was described as approximately 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a blue hooded jacket, dark pants, dark gloves and dark sunglasses.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
Nicole Fuller is Newsday's senior criminal justice reporter. She began working at Newsday in 2012 and previously covered local government.
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