SLCPD asking for public’s help searching for armed robbery suspect

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 24, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — The search is on for a suspect who police said jumped a counter Monday afternoon in a bank in Salt Lake City and held a gun to a teller’s head.

The Salt Lake City Police Department said in a news release the incident occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. at the KeyBank at 1500 S. Foothill Drive.

Police said the suspect demanded money after coming over the counter, and was given an unknown amount. The suspect then fled the bank, though it’s not known if he left in a vehicle or on foot and in which direction he went.

The suspect is described as a white man, 5 feet 10 inches tall and medium build, wearing a black ski mask, black sunglasses and a green jacket.

To share information about this or other criminal activity with the SLCPD, please call 801-799-3000. To remain anonymous, text crime tips to 274637. Start the text with the keyword TIPSLCPD (which routes it to SLCPD), then a space, followed by the relevant information or photos. Reference: crimetip.

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