Lakewood Bank Robbery Suspect Still At Large

LAKEWOOD, CO – Colorado's FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and the Lakewood police are still seeking the public's help to locate a man who robbed a Lakewood bank last week.

The "takeover" robbery occurred Tuesday, June 12 at the U.S. Bank at 1415 Carr Street around 11:46 a.m. Surveillance video shows a man wearing a hooded jacked, face-covering jacket and gloves leaning on the bank counter and then jumping over the counter. The man fled in a stolen vehicle that was later recovered, police said.

Authorities said the man's race was unknown, but he was about 6'-6'2" tall and "heavy build." The robber showed a handgun, police said.

A $2,000 reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this person. Tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers (720) 913-7867 - (720) 913-STOP.

To be eligible for the award and to remain anonymous, tipsters must call the tip line. Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police. Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

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