Robbers Target The Same Chase Bank On Myrtle Avenue For The Second Time In A Week

The Chase bank on Myrtle Avenue was targeted by a robber for the second time in a week, police say.

A hooded thief strode into the Chase branch at 402 Myrtle Avenue near the intersection with Vanderbilt Avenue on Monday May 23 just before 6pm, according to authorities. He walked up to the teller and successfully demanded money without ever displaying a weapon, say cops.

The robber is described as a 5’9”, 160 pound Hispanic man around 30 years old with a light complexion, a slight build, and a thin mustache. He was last spotted wearing a black, ¾ length hooded jacket, gray sweatpants and red sneakers while carrying a large black travel bag on his shoulders.

Last week, there was an attempted robbery at the same Chase branch.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.