Police are on the hunt for a man who posed as a customer, then implied he was carrying a bomb, in order to rob an Upper Marlboro bank.
The heist happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 10, according to Prince George’s County police. Police said that a man entered the SunTrust Bank branch located at 5750 Crain Highway and waited in line as if he were a customer. The man then approached the teller window and passed a bank employee a note demanding money and stating that he had a bomb, police said.
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The bank teller complied with the robber’s demands and gave him cash. Police didn’t disclose how much money he obtained. The man then ran out of the bank. He fled on foot, but authorities didn’t have information on which direction he ran.
Police have not announced any arrests or persons of interest in the robbery.
The robber is described as a black man who is between 37 and 40 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 11 tall and between 150 and 160 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black leather coat, black pants, a black knit hat, dark sunglasses and black gloves.
Anyone who has information about the robber or the heist is asked to call the Prince George’s County police robbery unit at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can also send a text message that says “PGPD” plus the information to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at princegeorgescountymd.gov/police.
