Crime & Safety
BB&T Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
Police are asking residents to keep their eyes open for the man.

The New Port Richey Police Department has identified a suspect in a Tuesday robbery at a BB&T bank branch.
Officers say the man they are looking for is Christopher Drago, 30.
“Drago does not have a known vehicle and is believed to be in the area, possibly at a local hotel,” an email to media from the agency stated.
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The robbery occurred around 11:55 a.m. Tuesday at the 6500 Massachusetts Ave. bank. A man walked in, handed the teller a note and demanded money, police said. After receiving the cash, the man fled.
Anyone who knows Drago’s whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 727-841-4553.
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