Would-be robber asks to open account before leaving Columbus bank

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A suspect's claim that he had a gun wasn't enough to get workers at a Georgesville neighborhood bank to give him money, according to Columbus police.

The would-be robber walked into the Bank of America at 1580 Georgesville Square Drive around 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday. Inside, he asked a teller about opening an account before handing them a threatening note demanding money, according to Columbus Division of Police. The suspect also told them he had a gun.

Security cameras inside the Bank of America captured photos of the suspect, who was covering his face with a black surgical mask. The images showed him entering the store before walking by an advertisement banner. Police described him as being around 5'7" tall and 200 pounds.

While police didn't go into detail on why, they said that the suspects' threats did not work on the employees in the bank. The would-be robber left the store and drove away in a black Nissan sedan.

Columbus police asked anyone with information on the incident to call its robbery unit at 614-645-4665.