Houston Police Department
He wore a mask because of COVID... but not like that.
Police in Texas are hunting for a man who robbed a bank because he didn't get his stimulus check.
On Wednesday July 8, the suspect entered Woodforest National Bank in Houston just after opening at 9 a.m., with his hood up and face covered.
He approached the teller and told her he needed to make a withdrawal, before handing her a folded piece of paper.
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View StoryUnfolding it, the teller discovered a handwritten note which read: "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply."
"I don't wanna hurt nobody but will if I have to. Any suspicious moves and I will start shooting so please go get my money."
Suspect robs Houston bank on July 8th at 9:00 am while blaming #COVID19 for his actions; leaves note with the teller. If you know who this suspect is, please call @CrimeStopHOU w/info at 713-222-TIPS or contact @FBIHouston. See story here-->https://t.co/xogiwbg6sQ @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/xDvwvM9l2D
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) July 16, 2020 @hpdrobbery
It added: "Don't make anything noticeable!"
The teller never saw a weapon, but she feared for her life nevertheless. She handed the suspect an as-yet-undisclosed amount of cash, which he grabbed with both hands and then ran from the bank on foot.
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