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Man Wanted in Washington Avenue Bank Robbery

Police now have a photo of the suspect in the Dec. 30 hold-up at Capitol One.

The NYPD has just released a photo of the at 856 Washington Avenue on December 30, 2011.

The sunglasses-wearing thief, who worked alone, passed the teller a note, was given the cash and fled. He did not show a weapon or pretend to have one, police had said.

The NYPD believes that the same suspect had attempted to rob a Capital One Bank on Broadway in Williamsburg the previous day, but fled empty-handed.

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According to police, the suspect is described as a black male, 20-39 years old, 5'7"-5'10", 250-260lbs. The suspect was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black ski cap, a plaid scarf, a black pea coat, blue jeans and black sneakers.

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at http://www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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