Crime & Safety

Chase Bank Robbed in Aventura

The FBI is looking for a knife-wielding bank robber.

AVENTURA, FL — A knife-wielding bank thief robbed a Chase Bank branch on Saturday morning along Biscayne Boulevard.

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"A robber entered the bank, displayed a knife and demanded money from a bank employee," said Special Agent Michael Leverock of the FBI. "There were no injuries. The amount of money taken will not be released at this time."

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The robbery occurred at approximately 8:53 a.m. The bank branch is located at 18235 Biscayne Blvd.

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Anyone with information should call the FBI at 754-703-2000 or contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477. Alternatively, visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip to 274637.

Surveillance photos courtesy of the FBI

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