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Gunman demands money at Boca Raton bank

Police release photo, video of robbery suspect
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Police said a man walked into a Boca Raton bank on Wednesday afternoon and demanded money.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at a Regent Bank located at 568 East Yamato Rd.

Investigators said the gunman asked for money and pointed a gun at a teller. However, police say the teller dropped behind the counter and the suspect left without taking any cash.

He's described as a white man in his 40s or 50s. He's about 6 feet tall and has a thin build. He wore a tan hat, tan long-sleeve shirt, blue pants and bandana covering his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call Boca Raton Police Detective Laz Kimsal at (561) 620-6144 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.