Ballston BB&T Heist: Police Ask Public for Assistance Finding Robber

A robbery occured this morning at a BB&T bank in the 900 block of North Taylor Street in Ballston, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

"The subject entered the bank and approached a teller with a hand-written note demanding money. After receiving a sum of money, the suspect fled the scene on foot," according to police.

Police have not said how much money was taken.

Investigators describe the robber as a 5-foot-7 man with a medium build. He was wearing a dark green trench coat, khaki pants, a red scarf and a Boston Red Sox baseball hat. He also wore glasses and had facial hair. Police have released a still from surveillance footage. (See above.)

Authorities are asking anyone with information on this incident or the suspect to contact Detective Rosa Ortiz at 703-228-7402 or by email at investigations@arlingtonva.us.

To report information anonymously, contact the Arlington County Crime Solvers at 866-411-8477.