JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two banks nearly 8 miles apart were robbed Saturday by suspects who were described as almost identical.
The first bank robbery was reported at a BBVA Compass Bank on Monument Road after a man who was described by witnesses as a young, short black male with oversized sunglasses and a black hoodie handed a teller a note requesting money.
Police said the suspect then fled the bank on foot. He didn't get any money from the teller.
JSO has BBVA Compass bank off Monument Road roped off after a reported attempted robbery @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/58uiCpybhV
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) September 28, 2019
JSO is scheduled to give us an update at 1:15 pm. If you’re headed down Monument, be careful. The entire parking lot of the BBVA is taped off as they investigate @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/9V65JPgdSU
— Brittney Donovan (@brittneyANjax) September 28, 2019
Around 1 p.m., a suspect who police again described as a short, young black male with large sunglasses and a black hoodie entered a Vystar Credit Union on Main Street and handed the teller a note demanding money.
This time, he was given money and left the credit union on foot.
Anyone with information regarding suspects in either robbery should contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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