Police Seek ID Of Norwalk Bank Robbery Suspect

NORWALK, CT — Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank in Norwalk on Monday.

In a news release, Police Sgt. Sofia Gulino said the suspect entered Fairfield County Bank on New Canaan Avenue just before 2 p.m. wearing blue latex gloves, a hard hat, sunglasses and a mask resembling a tiger's mouth.

The suspect passed the teller a note demanding cash and indicating he was armed. Rhe suspect did not display a weapon, however he manipulated his backpack to make it seem like he was armed, Gulino said.

After receiving the money, the suspect fled the area in a white sedan, possibly an older Hyundai, with no plates and was last seen in the area of Parallel Street and Cavanaugh Street, Gulino said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 203-854- 3039.

Anonymous information can be provided through the department's tip line at 203-854-3111 or through the department's website. Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NORWALKPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411).