Police: Man tried to rob Bushwick bank

<p>A man is accused of attempted to rob a bank in Brooklyn, police say.&nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Feb 21, 2018, 11:15 AM

Updated 2,253 days ago

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A man is accused of attempted to rob a bank in Brooklyn, police say.
The incident happened Tuesday inside the Bank of America on Knickerbocker Avenue around 10 a.m.
The suspect walked up to the bank teller and passed a note demanding money.
The teller refused, according to police and the suspect walked away then ran from the bank.
Police say this incident is not connected to a string of bank robberies across Brooklyn allegedly committed by a man and woman.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.  


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