Detectives seek Seminole bank robbery suspect | News

Seminole, Florida-- Pinellas County deputies need the public's assistance in locating a 51-year-old transient suspect who robbed a local bank Wednesday. 

According to reports, Richard Plent targeted the Bank of America off the 6800 block of Seminole Blvd. just after it opened, around 9:15 Wednesday morning. 

He walked in, demanded cash form the teller, and then fled after the teller complied. 

Detectives say Plent may be staying in a motel in the Clearwater or St. Petersburg area. 

His description is as follows: 

• 5'8 
• About 250 pounds 
• Known to be riding a green scooter with Florida tag 8628KA

They ask anyone with additional information to call Detective Jeff Capra at the Robbery Homicide Unit, 727-582-6200. You may also report anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers, 1-800-873-TIPS.