NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan
Nashville Police Department and the FBI Violent
Crimes Task Force are looking for the person who tried to rob a bank on
Friday morning, then robbed another one nearby.
The first was an attempted robbery at the Bank of
America in the 1600 block of Church Street at 9:15 a.m. Friday. The suspect
handed the teller a note demanding money. After the teller refused to give his
note back, he left empty-handed.
Witnesses said he got into the backset of a black Volkswagen
Passat with two other people in the front seat.
Ten minutes later, he entered the Bank of America on Blakemore Avenue and
again presented the teller with a note. This time he was given cash. Both are
branches are in the West End area. No weapon was seen in either location.
Police
say the suspect is described as being in his late 20s. He is approximately
5'10" tall with a medium build. He entered the bank wearing plaid
shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and a ball cap.
Anyone who has information
concerning the robbery is urged to contact the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force at
232-7500 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Citizens can also send an electronic
tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word "CASH" along with their message to
274637 (CRIMES) or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com.
Police want to remind
citizens that people who contact Crime Stoppers by phone or text message can
remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released this photo from Bank of America surveillance.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released this photo from Bank of America surveillance.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released this photo from Bank of America surveillance.
