Man Robs Bank Blocks From White House

D.C. police are looking for a man who robbed a bank just a few blocks from the White House.

Police say the robbery occurred shortly before 1 p.m. at the SunTrust Bank branch on 17th Street Northwest, near the Farragut West Metro station downtown.

Police say the man announced a robbery, demanded money and left with some cash. He was not visibly armed.

Police say the man was a white male, 5'8" to 5'9", 180-190 lbs, 50s or older and wearing eyeglasses, a red baseball cap and purple latex gloves.

Anyone with information can call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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