Jacksonville Police looking for man tied to attempted bank robbery on Blanding Blvd

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Jacksonville FL — Jacksonville Police say they are looking for a man who tried to rob the Wells Fargo on Blanding Boulevard and Harlow Boulevard Thursday afternoon. Police say they were told a Hispanic man in his late 40s walked into the bank and stood in line waiting for the next available teller. When it was his turn he passed a note demanding money. Police say the teller was able to closer her drawer and hit the panic button. The teller also got her manager’s attention and then when the man, who is described as being 5′9″ with a medium build, fled.

JSO says the man ran off to the north and possibly had a blue van.

If you have any information you are asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or you can call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

Steven Ponson

Steven Ponson, News 104.5 WOKV

Steven Ponson is the Co-Anchor of Jacksonville's Morning News. He has been with Cox Media Group since the summer of 2015, and with WOKV since mid-2017.

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