CCSO seeks 2 in connection with bank robbery

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Charlotte County deputies are searching for two people in connection with a weekend robbery at the Charlotte State Bank.

The bank located on Tamiami Trail was held-up just before 11:30 Saturday morning.

Authorities are looking for a man approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with short hair, facial hair and tattoos covering both arms and his right leg. Deputies are also searching for a woman who is 5 feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds, with tattoos on her right arm and back.

If you have any information call Detective Buchinsky in the Major Crimes Unit at 941-833-1808, or Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS (8477).

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