Police Release Photo of Riverhead Bank Robber

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department released a photo of the a suspect in the Capital One Bank bank robbery that took place on Tuesday.

Police say a man entered the Capital One Bank on East Main Street and presented a note to the teller demanding money at 2:30 p.m.

The teller gave him money and the suspect fled the bank on foot, police said.

The robber is described as a tall black male with a large build. He was wearing a mustard-colored pullover sweatshirt with dark gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at (631)727-4500 extension 313 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

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