Crime & Safety
FBI Looks for Miami Bank Robber
A lone bank robber held up a US Century Bank branch on Friday and escaped with an unspecified amount of cash.
MIAMI, FL — The FBI is searching for a lone suspect who robbed a US Century Bank branch on Friday. The robbery took place around 5:30 p.m. The branch is located at 15680 SW 88th St.
"The robber entered the bank and demanded money from an employee. There were customers in the bank at the time," according to FBI Special Agent Michael D. Leverock." (Sign up for our free Daily Newsletters and Breaking News Alerts for the Miami Patch.)
No one was injured.
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The FBI released a photograph of the suspect taken from surveillance cameras. The FBI would not say how much money was taken during the robbery.
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Anyone with information should call the FBI at 754-703-2000. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477, visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip to 274637.
Photograph courtesy of the FBI.
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