Man wanted for two failed bank robberies

BROOKLYN, NY (WABC) -- Police are releasing surveillance photos of a man accused of trying to rob two banks in Brooklyn.

On Tuesday, May 05, 2015 the suspect entered a Citibank located at 1398 Fulton Street and passed a note to the teller announcing a robbery.

The teller refused to give him any money and the suspect fled.

Several hours later the same suspect entered Popular Bank, located at 15 Graham Street, and again passed a note to the teller demanding cash.

That teller refused as well and the suspect ran off. There were no injuries in either incident

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30's, approximately 5'6" tall with a medium build.

He was last seen wearing black jeans, black sneakers and a Yankees baseball cap .

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at http://WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM

Or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.