Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10K loan'
HOUSTON -- Police say a suspect handed the teller a note blaming the coronavirus during a robbery at a bank in Houston.
The robbery occurred at the Woodforest National Bank at 9700 Hillcroft Avenue around 9 a.m. July 9.
Police say the male suspect entered the bank just after opening, told the teller he needed to make a withdrawal, and handed the teller a folded up piece of notebook paper.
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According to police say the note said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to COVID so please make this easy and comply. I don't wanna hurt nobody but will if I have to. Any suspicious moves and I will start shooting so please go get my money. Don't make anything noticeable!"
Police say the teller reported that the suspect made a verbal demand for cash, and although she didn’t see a weapon, she felt in fear for her life and safety and gave the suspect some cash.
The suspect ran from the bank with the money. No vehicle was seen.
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Police are trying to identify the suspect in a bank robbery. (Houston Police Department)
The suspect is described as a black male, 30 to 39 years old, around 6’0”, and a large frame. The suspect wore a black bandana over his face, a black hoodie pulled over his head, a black True Religion brand “letterman” jacket with a red “02” and “TR” on the front and a red and white “TR” with TRUE RLGN written inside the letters and a gray wild cat on the back, and black pants.