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Police looking for man who robbed bank in Detroit by handing teller a note that read: 'Bank Robbery' [PHOTOS]

Bank robbery suspect
Bank robbery suspect.
Detroit Police Department

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Detroit police are asking for tips from the public as they work to identify an alleged bank robber.

At around 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, police said the suspect walked into a bank in the 7700 block of Michigan Ave., near Central St., walked up to a teller, and handed her a note that read: "Bank Robbery."


After the teller gave the suspect some money, police said he want to a second teller who handed over some more money.

The robber then fled the area on foot. No one was hurt.

The suspect is described as a male with curly hair, 5'8" to 5'9" tall and weighing 190 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white baseball cap, white cloth facemask, and all dark clothing.

suspect in a Detroit bank robberyDetroit Police Department

Police released three surveillance images of the suspect on Monday.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information about this crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's 4th Precinct at 313-596-5440. To remain 100% anonymous, tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up (800-773-2587), or submit information online via DetroitRewards.tv.

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