Chase Bank branch in Bradenton robbed

A man entered the Chase Bank branch at 4915 Manatee Ave. E., at 11:12 a.m. Saturday, implied that he had a weapon, demanded currency, and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, the Bradenton Police Department reports.

BPD officers and members of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect, the police department reported.

The suspect is described as a male, 5-foot-8 to 6-foot tall, weighing 160 to 180 pounds. He had dark, receding hair and was wearing a white/black/blue plaid button-down shirt and black shorts with a gray vertical stripe down each side.

Anyone having information with regard to this case is asked to call Officer Yolanda Cox at 941-932- 9310. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-866-634- 8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip thru the web at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.

This story was originally published May 28, 2016 at 5:22 PM with the headline "Chase Bank branch in Bradenton robbed."