Federal Hill bank robber on the loose

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Providence Police are investigating a robbery at the Sovereign Bank on Atwells Avenue.

Officers were called to the scene Wednesday afternoon at 2:47 p.m. Investigators say the suspect approached a window and handed the teller a note.

The bank teller says she remembered the note, which said "$5, 10, 20s. No dye pack."

Police said the suspect left using the rear exit.

Investigators have issued the following description:

• White
• Approximately 6 feet tall
• Thin build
• Scruffy facial hair

At the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a Bruins baseball hat, glasses, a half zip up gray sweatshirt, shorts, with white socks and black sneakers.

He took off with about $1,690.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Providence Police Detectives, Captain Michael Correia (401) 243-6276.