Fort Pierce police hunt for masked suspect in Truist Bank robbery

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) is seeking a man who is accused of robbing a Truist Bank.

At about 12 p.m. on Thursday, FPPD responded to a robbery at the Truist Bank, located at 700 Virginia Avenue. The investigation revealed, that a masked man entered the bank, handed a note to a teller demanding money and told the clerk he was armed.

Police say the clerk gave an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect who fled on foot, heading north through the bank parking lot.

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Officers describe the suspect a man wearing black pants, a long-sleeve black shirt, a blue surgical mask and a wide-brimmed hat. Following the robbery, the police department established a perimeter and conducted an extensive search using K-9 units, drones and the sheriff’s office aviation unit.

Despite search efforts, the suspect was not located, police say.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6867 or contact the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.

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