Welcome to TBO.com. Skip directly to: our Keyword Search, Section Navigation, Content.

TBO.com - TBO is Tampa Bay Online

TBO.com - Tampa Bay Online

TBO > News

Armed Man Robs Wachovia

The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 27, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - A man robbed the Wachovia Bank at 8740 Mitchell Blvd. on Tuesday morning, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators said the man entered the bank about 11:30 a.m., flashed a gun and demanded money from a teller.

He was given an undisclosed amount and left. He was last seen walking behind the bank building.

Sheriff's spokesman Kevin Doll described the robber as white, in his 50s, about 5-foot-5 and 200 pounds with bad teeth. He was wearing long dark pants, tan shoes, and a black printed shirt and ball cap. He carried a black bag.

Nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while investigators looked for the man.

Anyone with information may call the Pasco County Sheriff's Office at 1-800-854-2862.

Todd Leskanic

Share this:

MORE FROM THIS CHANNEL

• Actor Barry, dapper TV hero, stage star, dies

• Source: Drone attack kills al-Qaida member

• School district celebrates $100 million grant

• Play is modern, urban and one night only

Loading Comments...

Coupons and Deals

Games, Puzzles & Trivia

Advergaming and Branded Media

IYP and SEO vendors: SEO by eLocalListing | Advertiser profiles

* To:
Your Name:
Your Email Address:
Personal Message [optional]: