Man Attempts to Rob Bank Inside Md. Grocery Store

Prince George's County Police are trying to identify a man who tried to rob a bank inside a Suitland, Md., grocery store Wednesday. 

Officers were called to the 5500 block of Silver Hill Rd. around 12:15 p.m. to investigate an attempted armed robbery. 

According to Prince George's Police, the robber entered the grocery store and approached the store's bank teller, demanding cash and implying he had a weapon. He walked away before the teller could comply. 

Police described the supsect as a 6' tall, 180-pound African-American man in his 40s. He was wearing a white "Scarface" T-shirt and blue jeans. 

Detectives believe he drove away in a burgundy Lincoln MKX SUV. 

Crime Solvers is offering a $1,000 cash reward for tips that may lead to the suspect's arrest. 

Anyone with information on the suspect should call Prince George's Police's Criminal Investigations Division/Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. Callers can choose to remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvres at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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