Woman Sought in Regions Bank Robbery

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for help to identify a bank robbery suspect.

Deputies say the Regions Bank, 6297 W. Waters Ave., was struck by a robber Dec. 8 around 10:24 a.m. At that time, a woman walked into the bank, approached a teller and passed a note that demanded cash. The teller gave the woman an undisclosed amount of money. The woman then fled the bank on foot.

The suspect is described as being between the age of 30 and 40. She is about 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs about 100 to 120 pounds. She had on sunglasses, a khaki green hat, a grey hoodie, blue jeans and white tennis shoes. Her dirty blond hair was pulled back in a ponytail.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Those wishing to be eligible for a cash reward can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can be submitted online at www.crimestopperstb.com or by texting "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).