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Date: 5/15/2012

Released by : Wendy Rose

Press Release#: 12-090

Bank Robbery Surveillance Video Released

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office hopes the release of surveillance video in last Friday’s robbery at Wells Fargo Bank will encourage additional tips from citizens.

On May 11, 2012, a man entered the branch at 8595 S. Tamiami Trail around 4:00 p.m., and handed the teller a note that demanded cash and implied he had a weapon. The suspect left the bank after the teller complied. He is described as a white male in his thirties, approximately 5’9” tall with a medium build and light facial hair around his mouth. He wore a grey shirt, light colored pants, white sneakers and a dark hat.

The video can be viewed on the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SarasotaSheriff

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Criminal Investigations at 941-861-4952 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com or by texting TIP109 plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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