Wannabe crook wanted in connection with attempted robbery spree in Midtown: cops

A would-be bandit is wanted for attempting to rob three Midtown Manhattan banks in February, police said. 

Police are investigating the string of attempted robberies that started at the Santander Bank, located at 1350 Broadway, on Thursday, Feb. 1, at approximately 1:40 p.m., when the suspect slipped a note to a teller demanding cash. When the teller did not comply, the suspect fled the scene on foot. 

Just two hours later, the wannabe robber changed his clothes in preparation for a second attempt to get loot, police said. After entering nearby Citizens Bank at 518 Seventh Ave. he slipped a note to a teller demanding hundred-dollar- and twenty-dollar bills, police sources said, but then immediately left the scene with nothing.  

The suspect tried again later in the month, when he entered Citibank at 205 East 42 St. on Feb. 22 at approximately 5 p.m., using a similar demand note that read, “Money now, $100s and $50s. I don’t want to shoot you…I need $2,500…give note back,” law enforcement sources said. 

But once again, the perp left with nothing before fleeing the scene on foot, heading westbound on 42 Street.

No injuries were reported at any of the scenes and no weapons were seen, police said. 

Police describe the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, approximately 6-feet-tall and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue sweater with light green sleeves and light green sneakers.

Anyone with information in regard to the attack is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips online at nypdcrimestoppers.com or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.