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Bank Robbery Attempted By Masked Man In West Babylon: Police

A masked man robbed a bank in West Babylon Friday afternoon, Suffolk County police say.

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The man fled the scene on foot.
The man fled the scene on foot. (Shutterstock)

WEST BABYLON, NY — A masked man robbed a bank in West Babylon Friday afternoon, Suffolk County police said.

According to police, a masked man robbed Chase Bank at 595 Sunrise Highway in West Babylon on Friday afternoon.

The man entered the bank and gave the teller a note demanding cash, police said. He did not receive the money and fled the scene on foot at around 3:55 p.m., police said.

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