Police are looking to identify the man who robbed an East Northport bank Thursday afternoon.
According to authorities, a man entered Chase Bank , located at 17 Huntington Square Mall, verbally announced a robbery and went behind the teller to remove cash from the drawer at 2:37 p.m.
The robber fled on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Find out what's happening in Northportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police described the robber as 30-40 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build, and wearing a black mask, grey hooded-jacket and jeans.
A police officer responding to the robbery was treated for minor injuries at a hospital after his Suffolk County Patrol Vehicle got into a crash with two civilian cars at Veterans Highway and Harned Road, NBC New York reports.
Find out what's happening in Northportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
To report a crime anonymously, call 1-800-220-TIPS or text “SCPD” and your message to CRIMES (274637) or visit www.tipsubmit.com. You may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 if your tip results in an arrest.
Image via Google Maps
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
