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Robbery suspect hits his fifth bank

Four Chase branches targeted since Feb. 3: NYPD Major Case Squad

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Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2012 12:00 pm

The NYPD’s Major Case Squad is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for five bank robberies or attempted robberies between Feb. 3 and March 15.

Police said the latest took place at 11:25 a.m. on March 15 at a Chase Bank branch located at 66-02 Grand Ave. in Maspeth, where he received an undisclosed amount of cash.

The first took place at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 3 at 95-38 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park, where the man passed a note and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

In attempts on Feb. 14 at 47-11 Queens Blvd. in Long Island City and again on Feb. 23 at 104-17 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills, the man fled without cash when tellers did not comply.

The man is described as black, approximately 30 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 160 to 180 pounds, with a dark complexion and a long face.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800)-577-TIPS (8477). The public also can submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com by texting 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. All tips are strictly confidential.

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