FBI arrests man in Hollywood Bank of America robbery

Authorities say Michael Noojin (left) was seen in surveillance video (right) robbing a bank in Hollywood. (BSO/FBI)

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. ā€“ A Hallandale Beach man traded his yellow tropical shirt for a tan jumpsuit soon after robbing a bank in Hollywood Thursday.

FBI spokesman Jim Marshall said Friday that Michael Noojin, 67, was in federal custody and expected to make his first appearance in Fort Lauderdale federal court.

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Authorities responded to the Bank of America branch at 851 S. State Road 7 at around 2:45 p.m. when they said Noojin, who was wearing a yellow tropical shirt with boats, blue jeans, black sunglasses and white sneakers at the time of the robbery, entered the bank and demanded cash from a teller.

No injuries were reported.

Marshall declined to confirm the amount of money taken.

Federal authorities didnā€™t specify what charges Noojin would be facing.

The FBI asked anyone with additional information to call 754-703-2000.


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