Crime & Safety

Man Holds Up Capital One Bank in Village

Robber flees after getting cash.

 The Capital Bank on New York Avenue was held up Monday night, with the robber escaping with an unknown amount of money.

Suffolk police said a man entered the bank at 250 New York Ave., about 5:30 p.m., approached a teller, pulled a weapon and demanded money. The teller handed over the cash and the man fled south on New York Avenue.

He is described as a white male with a thin to medium build, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall to 5 feet 11 inches tall.  He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, gloves, and a cloth mask.

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