Man Tries to Rob East Farmingdale Bank

A man tried to rob an East Farmingdale bank Tuesday afternoon, but left empty-handed, police said.

According to police, the man entered Chase, located at 1745 Broad Hollow Road, at 12:54 p.m., approached a teller and demanded cash.

The teller did not comply and the man fled on foot east through the parking lot, police said.

The man was described as white, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 approximately 30 to 40 years-old with a medium build. He was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt with jeans.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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