Arm Waving Bank Robber Caught on Camera
By Staff Reporter
Manhattan Voice
April 24, 202
NEW YORK, NY - A man who made no attempt to conceal his identity, robbed an Upper Manhattan bank with a note.
The NYPD relaesed surveillance video of the suspect who is seen on camera waving his arms as he entered the bank he allegedly was about to rob.
Residents in Upper Manhattan are being asked to stay alert after the New York City Police Department released details about a midday bank robbery in Washington Heights and is now seeking help identifying the suspect.
According to police, the incident occurred on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m. inside a Citi Bank branch located at 4249 Broadway, within the confines of the 34th Precinct.
Authorities say an unidentified individual entered the bank during regular business hours and approached a teller. Rather than displaying a weapon, the suspect allegedly passed a note demanding money.
The teller complied with the demand, handing over approximately $500 in cash. The suspect then exited the bank and fled on foot. Police say the individual’s direction of travel remains unknown.
No injuries were reported, and officials emphasized that the situation did not escalate into violence.
Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage and any available evidence from the scene as part of an ongoing Washington Heights bank robbery investigation April 2026.
The NYPD has released images of the suspect and is urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the individual.
Anyone who may recognize the suspect or has information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the NYPD. Even small details could prove crucial in advancing the investigation, especially in cases involving a suspect wanted for Broadway Manhattan bank robbery.
While no weapon was displayed and no injuries occurred, incidents like this highlight an ongoing trend of non-violent bank robberies in New York City. These crimes often rely on intimidation rather than force, making them unpredictable for both employees and customers.
Law enforcement officials continue to remind the public that safety is the top priority in these situations, and compliance is often the recommended course of action during a robbery.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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