Surveillance video released of bank robber

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. (WSVN) -- Police have released surveillance video of an armed bank robber who terrorized customers and employees at a bank last Wednesday.

The robber is seen on surveillance video pointing a gun at customers and employees as he walked around the Chase Bank along Northwest 44th Avenue and 36th Street in Miami Springs.

The robber held one customer at gunpoint and demanded money or else he would kill him. After the money was put in a bag, the robber left the bank and fled in a silver minivan with tinted windows, driven by an accomplice.

He is said to be wearing a motorcycle helmet, a dark jacket with stripes and dark pants.

If you have any information on the bank robbery, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward.

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