Bank robbed in Port St. Lucie, accused robber 'possibly armed'
Police about 1:40 p.m. June 6 went to the incident at the bank in the 1300 block of Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, which is at Southwest Savona Boulevard, said Sgt. Dominick Mesiti, police spokesperson.
The alleged robber is described as a woman in a maroon and white shirt and multi-colored ball cap with sunglasses and a white purse.
'The suspect is possibly armed and was last seen walking from the bank on foot,' police stated.
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Mesiti said he could not disclose some aspects of the case.
Those with information are asked to call police at 772-871-5001 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.
Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Police say woman accused of robbing bank in Port St. Lucie
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