Three armed men wearing surgical masks and hoodies robbed a Denver bank Wednesday and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The robbery happened at about 5:30 p.m. at the Bank of the West, 7995 E. Hampden Ave., according to a media release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The robbers “took over” the bank, pointing guns at customers and employees and “ordering them to kneel or not move,” the FBI said.
One robber “vaulted the teller counter” to grab cash and the trio fled, dropping money along the way.
The robbers ran toward a nearby apartment building and likely drove off in a get-a-way car, the FBI said.
Authorities do not have a description of the vehicle.
Witnesses described all three robbers as “young,” possibly in their late teens or early 20s.
One robber was described as a black man, about 6-feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a dark hoodie, mask, blue jeans, and black gloves.
A second robber was described as average height with a thin build. He was wearing a dark hoodie, mask, blue jeans with a red label, black gloves, and white running shoes.
The third robber was described as a black man, shorter than the first described robber, with a thin build. He wore a dark hoodie, mask, blue jeans and gloves.
Anyone with information on the bank robbery, or any possible suspects, is asked to call the FBI at 303 629-7171; or Crimestoppers at 720 913-STOP (7867).
Callers to Crimestoppers can remain anonymous and may earn a $2,000 for information leading to suspects.
Kieran Nicholson: 303-954-1822 or knicholson@denverpost.com.
