The North Port Police Department is searching for two suspects after an attempted bank robbery happened Monday afternoon in North Port.
According to the North Port Police Department, the attempted robbery happened at Charlotte State Bank on Aidan Lane in North Port.
The suspect’s ages were likely in their late teens to early 20s and they both fled on foot. If you have any information please contact the police department.

This is an active investigation and WINK News will update this story when more information becomes available.
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