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Police Looking For Suspect Rose Perez, Wanted In 3 Bronx Bank Robberies

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are asking for help in finding a female suspect wanted in connection with three bank robberies in the Bronx.

Authorities said Rose Perez is responsible for robbing Hudson Valley Bank on E. 149th Street on Friday. She got away with an unknown amount of money, authorities said.

Perez is also wanted in connection with hitting Apple Bank, located at 12 Westchester Square on July 5. However, police said she did not get any money in that attempt.

The latest robbery authorities said Rose Perez is responsible for took place on Wednesday at the Washington Mutual Bank at 557 Melrose Ave. Perez is said to have received an unknown amount of money.

Perez is described as 52 years old, between 5-foot-5 and 5-7 and weighing 155 to 170 pounds. She has brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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