Who:

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Robbery/Homicide Unit
Patrol Operations Bureau

What:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are seeking the public's help to identify a bank  robbery suspect who struck today at a Fifth Third Bank in Palm Harbor.

When:
The robbery occurred on June 17, 2015 at approximately 10:52 A.M.

Where:
The robbery occurred at the Fifth Third Bank located at 1027 Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor.

Why/How:
Detectives say the suspect approached the Fifth Third Bank at 1027 Nebraska Avenue on foot. He entered the bank utilizing the front entrance and jumped over the counter where he approached a teller and took an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect fled on foot northbound from the bank through a residential area.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a white male 25-35 years of age, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, approximately 170 lbs-185 lbs. He was last seen with panty hose covering his face, wearing a tan “boonie hat”, a black long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes.

Anyone in the area at the time who may have seen the suspect and can assist deputies in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Amy Plourde of the Robbery/Homicide Unit at (727) 582-6200; or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

The investigation continues.

Surveillance photo attached.