Crime & Safety

Cops Seek Man Who Attempted to Rob North New Hyde Park Bank

Police release surveillance photos Wednesday.

Nassau Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a man they say attempted to rob a bank in North New Hyde Park.

Police say that on Feb. 17 at about 6 p.m., the man entered the Chase Bank at 350 Hillside Avenue and presented a demand note to a teller and also verbally demanded money. The man then fled on foot without any money.

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He is described as 40 years old, five-foot-eight, and of medium build. He was unshaven, and wearing a blue-knit hat, round sunglasses, a red and black flannel jacket gray hooded sweatshirt, tan shirt, light colored knit gloves, blue jeans and dark colored shoes.

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Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who has information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to call its toll-free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477).

Images: Surveillance photos released by NCPD

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