Man attempts to rob Venice bank

Author: wink news
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VENICE, Fla.- A man attempted to rob the Bank United located in the Venice Village Shoppes on S. Tamiami Trail Wednesday afternoon.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect entered the bank just after noon, and implied he had a weapon, but none was seen.

Witnesses believe the suspect left the bank on foot, but were unsure which direction he headed.

If you have any information, call the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations department at 941-861-1719 or call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

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