Brazen bank robber all but smiles for the camera

Unlike most bank robbers, he came in waving a weapon. He pointed his gun at the teller with a purpose, then stared at the camera as he bolted with a plastic shopping bag full of cash.

Jerry DeMarco

03/29/2010 9:30 p.m.

Authorities on Monday released surveillance photos of the brazen bandit, who had an audience as he held up a Bank of America branch on Ridge Road in North Arlington around 3:15 Friday afternoon.

PHOTOS COURTESY NORTH ARLINGTON PD

Witnesses said he then drove off down Melrose Avenue in a black, four-door vehicle.

Authorities described him as Hispanic, light-skinned and in his late 20s, about 6 feet tall and around 175 pounds. He was wearing a black North Face winter jacket, black ski mask and black hat, faded blue jeans, black sneakers with a white stripe on the heel, and black gloves.

Anyone with information about the holdup is asked to call either North Arlington Police detectives (201.955.5680) or the FBI (973.792.3000).

Robber enters branch with gun in the air

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