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Cops search for man who robbed bank in Astoria

Cops search for man who robbed bank in Astoria

ASTORIA — A man is wanted in connection with a bank robbery that took place at a Capital One Bank on Halloween, police said.

The suspect came into the branch at 31-17 Broadway allegedly armed with a handgun and demanded money, according to investigators.

He then fled with some cash, police said.

The suspect, who was caught on surveillance cameras, was described by investigators as a black male in his 20s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and roughly 200 pounds.

He was seen wearing a black coat, camouflage cap, sunglasses and white gloves, police said.