Palm Harbor Bank Robbery Suspect Photos Released

Palm Harbor, FL — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying a man its deputies say robbed a Palm Harbor bank at gunpoint Friday afternoon.

According to the agency, the man walked into Jefferson Bank, 35320 U.S. 19 N., around 3:10 p.m. and brandished a black gun. The man demanded cash and was given an undisclosed amount.

Deputies say the man took off in a silver sedan, south on U.S. 19, after getting the cash. No injuries were reported.

The man deputies are looking for is described as being between 40 and 50 years of age. The suspect stands about 5-foot-10 and weighs about 230 pounds. The man was last seen wearing a surgeon’s mask, white T-shirt, blue jeans and a Tampa Bay Rays ball cap.

Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to call Detective Johnathan Tobeck at 727-582-6200. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS or by going online to www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Photos courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

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