NYPD Hunts for Sunset Park Robbery Suspect

Police in the 72nd Precinct are searching for a man who attempted to rob a Sunset Park bank in July. 

Around 5:30 p.m. on July 17, the suspect entered a Chase Bank branch at 5101 4th Ave. and passed a note to the teller demanding money, police said. He fled on foot in an unknown direction without receiving any cash. 

The suspect is described as a white man in his mid-50s, weighing roughly 200 pounds and with a white and gray beard. He was wearing a black McDonald's cap, a green t-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.  

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers' website atwww.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.