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Queens Suspect Sought In Armed Bank Robbery

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed bank robbery in Queens.

Authorities say the suspect entered the Chase Bank at 184-01 Hillside Avenue Friday morning around 8:30 a.m., approached a teller and demanded cash while brandishing a silver handgun.

The teller gave the suspect an undetermined amount of cash and the suspect fled on foot, police said. No shots were fired and no injures were reported.

Anyone with information in regards to this suspect 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 WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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