Man robs Detroit bank by handing teller note that said ‘bank robbery’

Police search for suspected bank robber

A man suspected of robbing a Detroit bank on May 9, 2024. (Detroit Police Department)

DETROIT – A man robbed a Detroit bank by walking up to the teller and handing her a note that said “bank robbery,” according to police.

The robbery happened around 11:20 a.m. May 9, 2024, in the 7700 block of Michigan Avenue.

Officials said a man walked up to a teller and handed her a note that said “bank robbery.”

He got some money from her and then went to another teller and received more money, police said. He left the bank on foot.

Nobody was injured.

Officials describe the man has being about 5 feet, 8-9 inches tall and 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white baseball cap, a white face mask, a dark shirt, and dark pants.

Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s 4th Precinct at 313-596-5440, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.


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