The Police Department and Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers released bank surveillance photographs of the robber Friday.

The man entered Heritage Bank, 8801 South Tacoma Way, at 10:12 a.m. Monday.

He walked to the counter and shouted at the teller to give him cash, police reported. He indicated he was armed with a weapon.

He took the money, then fled. The robber was last seen heading east on 88th Street riding a bicycle, police reported.

Witnesses described him as white, 5 feet 10 and 180 pounds. He wore a black hooded, zippered sweat shirt with white edges, police reported. The hood was cinched up around his face. He also wore black gloves.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and charges filed in the case. Reach Crime Stoppers at 253-591-5959.

Callers may remain anonymous.

Stacey Mulick, The News Tribune