Suffolk police seek West Islip bank robber
Suffolk police are looking for a man who robbed a Capital One Bank branch in West Islip on Wednesday evening.
Police said the man walked into the bank at 450 Union Blvd., approached the teller at about 5:45 p.m. and displayed a note demanding cash. The teller gave the suspect the money from the drawer, and the man fled on foot heading west through the parking lot, police said.
The robber was described as between 35 and 40 years old and about 6 feet tall wearing sunglasses, a baseball hat, a gray T-shirt and blue jeans, police said.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
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