Boca Raton bank manager shot in stomach during robbery

BOCA RATON — Boca Raton police are investigating a bank robbery and shooting that occurred on Friday at Florida Capital Bank at 1801 South Federal Highway.

A man brandishing a gun entered the bank around 6 p.m., a Boca Police news release said. The man ordered the bank's employees into a bank safe. While in the safe, the bank manager and the suspect engaged in a struggle. The suspect fired his gun and the bank manager was struck in her abdomen area, the release said.

She was taken to the Delray Medical Center where she is stable condition. The suspect took an undetermined amount of money.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Detective Scott Hanley at (561) 338-1344, or if you'd like to stay anonymous and be eligible for up to $1,000 REWARD call Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS. Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477).