, Fla. — Clermont police officers say a suspect is still at large after an attempted robbery Wednesday.
Officers said they responded to the attempted bank robbery and bomb threat at Truist Bank, located at 2665 E Hwy 50, around 10:20 a.m.
Investigators said a man entered the bank, approached a teller, and presented a handwritten note demanding a large sum of money while claiming to possess a bomb.
Officers said the suspect fled the scene in a silver passenger vehicle shortly after.
They said no injuries were reported and no explosive device was found.
The suspect was described as a light-skinned male, approximately 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a tan long-sleeve shirt with black striping on the sleeves, tan cargo pants, black sneakers, a black hat, and a yellow medical mask.
Anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle is urged to contact the Clermont Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division or call 1-800-423-TIPS.
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