Crime Watch

Man tries –– and fails –– to rob Merrick Road bank

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An unidentified white male entered the TD Bank at 2260 Merrick Road in Merrick on March 3 and handed a teller a note demanding cash. According to Nassau County police, she tore it up and threw it in the garbage. The man then ran off.

Detectives described him as 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-9, clean shaven, wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses and gloves.

Five employees and two customers were at the bank during the attempted robbery. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.