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July 25, 2011 - The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeing the publics assistance to locate fugitive John Digman, also known as John McCue. Digman is charged via criminal complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania with four counts of bank robbery, in connection with the attempted robbery of the Bank of America branch located at 1841 East Allegheny Avenue on July 11, 2011. The robberies of the PNC Bank branch at 900 Walnut Street on July 11, 2011; the PNC Bank branch at 1849 Walnut Street on July 18, 2011; and the Beneficial Bank branch at 826 East Allegheny Avenue on July 20, 2011. Digman is also a suspect in the robbery of the Prudential Savings Bank branch at 238 Moore Street on July 22, 2011. All of the robberies involved the use of threatening demand notes, and there were no physical injuries as a result of these robberies. No weapons were displayed during any of these robberies. Digman is described as a white male, 48 years old, 5'10" tall, thin build, with multiple tattoos on both arms, including one on his right forearm of the word Sherry. He was last known to be living in the 3500 block of Frankford Avenue, but is also known to frequent the Kensington and South Philadelphia areas of the city. Digman was released earlier this month from Federal custody for prior bank robbery convictions. Digman is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to Digmans capture, and tipsters can remain anonymous.
The above surveillance picture of taken during the robbery of the Beneficial Bank branch last Wednesday is included because it depicts Digman as significantly thinner and more gaunt-looking than the other photograph. Armed Bank Robber Hits Cypress Bank
The Houston FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the man who robbed the Capital One Bank located at 20503 FM 529 in Cypress, Texas this morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the man entered the bank alone, displayed a weapon, and demanded cash. The teller gave him some cash, and then he left the bank and was seen leaving the area in a black Chrysler Aspen. No one was physically hurt during the robbery. The bank's surveillance cameras captured some photographs of the robber during the robbery. This same individual is suspected of robbing a number of banks in Northwest Houston. The robber is described as a black male in his 40s, 5'8" - 5'10" tall, 190 - 210 pounds, clean shaven, with black hair and a round face. He wore a button-down, long-sleeved dress shirt, jeans, and a black military-style hat. He also wore eye glasses. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000.00 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber. If you have information about this case, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477), or the Houston office of the FBI at 713-693-5000. Compass Bank Robbery
At approximately 9:30 a.m., a man walked into the Compass Bank located at 7744 North Loop, El Paso, Texas, approached a teller with a note, and demanded money. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect did not display a weapon and fled the bank on foot headed west on North Loop. The money did contain a dye pack which agents believe exploded and therefore will leave red stain(s) on the suspect. The suspect is described as a Hispanic Male, approximately 45-50 years old, slim build, unshaven gray beard, wearing a dark work coat, dark pants, a red baseball cap and large clear glasses. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and/or has information about the robbery, please contact the FBI at 915-832-5000. FBI and Local Law Enforcement Seek Public's Assistance to identify the Drywaller Bandit
The FBI, Oceanside Police Department, and San Diego Sheriff's Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify a serial bank robber dubbed the "Drywaller Bandit" believed to be responsible for robbing eight banks in Encinitas and Oceanside, California, since September 24, 2010. There is a $20,000 reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the "Drywaller Bandit." The latest robbery in this series occurred on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at approximately 9:28 a.m., at the US Bank, 4132 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA. During this robbery, the robber walked directly to the teller counter, pointed a handgun at the teller, and demanded money. After receiving a sum of money, he walked out of the bank. He was last seen crossing Oceanside Blvd. in the direction of a shopping mall just south of the bank. Date Time Day Bank City
Race: White Bank surveillance photographs of the "Drywaller Bandit" from Tuesday, January 25, 2011, robbery of US Bank, 4132 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, California. Courteous Criminal Robs Katy Bank
The Houston FBI Bank Robbery Task Force and Katy Police Department need the public’s help to identify the “Courteous Criminal” who robbed the J.P. Morgan Chase bank, located at 905 Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy, Texas, this morning. A bank surveillance photograph is attached to the end of this press release. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the man entered the bank and approached a teller. Although he pulled out and pointed a semi-automatic pistol at the teller, the robber politely demanded cash. After the teller turned over some cash, the “Courteous Criminal” politely said “Thank you!” He exited the bank and was seen leaving the area in a dark colored Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), possibly a black Dodge Durango. No one was physically hurt during the robbery. The robber is described as a black male, 35-40, approximately 5’8” – 6” tall, and 200-220 pounds. He wore a blue shirt and kangol-style hat. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). El Paso Records First Bank Robbery of 2011
At approximately 10:30am, a man walked into the United Bank located at 125 Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, Texas, approached a teller with a note, and demanded money. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled on foot towards the Acacia Park Apartments. The suspect is described as a white Anglo male, approximately 35 years old, 5’3” tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds with a scar on his upper lip. He was wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, grey jeans, dark sun glasses, tennis shoes and a white baseball cap with a red, yellow and black Ferrari like emblem on the front. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and/or has information about the robbery, please contact the FBI at 915-832-5000. FBI Atlanta
Contact: Special Agent Stephen Emmett Seeking Public’s Assistance in Locating Violent Armed Bank Robber ATLANTA—Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Brian D. Lamkin, FBI Atlanta, is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a violent armed bank robber who is responsible for the following three Atlanta area bank robberies: On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at approximately 9:05 a.m., a lone black male entered the Wachovia Bank, located at 2349 Chesire Bridge Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, and ordered everybody to put their hands up. The robber, who was carrying a black semi-automatic handgun and a black bag approached the first victim teller and demanded money. The first victim teller placed money from her teller drawer into the black bag. Afterwards, the robber approached two additional tellers and demanded money. After receiving money from the two additional tellers, the robber ran out the bank and fled the bank in a gray or silver vehicle. On Thursday, December 03, 2009, at approximately 9:10 a.m., a lone black male entered the Wachovia Bank, located at 5425 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Chamblee, Georgia and approached the teller counter. The robber, armed with a handgun, threw two bags over the teller counter and demanded money from the tellers. The robber also threatened to shoot individuals in the bank. After receiving money from the tellers, the robber ran out of the bank. On Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a lone black male entered the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 3393 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia and announced a robbery. At one point, the robber jumped over the teller counter in an effort to locate the bank vault. The robber was unsuccessful and departed the bank without obtaining any money. After the robber departed the bank, he was observed removing his ski mask. During one of the robberies, the robber stated: “I just want my TARP money back” and, at one point during another robbery, he apologized to customers, indicating that he wanted the bank’s money. The robber is described as a black male, 6'0" - 6'4" talkk , 35 - 45 years old, 220 - 250 lbs, large build, wearing a black trench coat (second robbery) or black blazer (first robbery), white shirt, black gloves, black ski mask, and carrying a black semi-automatic handgun A sketch artist from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has provided a composite drawing of the robber. Wells Fargo Bank has announced a reward of up to $20,000 in this matter. Anyone with information should contact the Atlanta office FBI at tel. (404) 679-9000. Armored Car Robbery in Stone Mountain
Seeking Public's Assistance ATLANTA—Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Brian D. Lamkin, FBI Atlanta, requests the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individuals responsible for today’s armed robbery of a Loomis Armored Car courier, which occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank, 4798 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia. On Friday, January 21, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m., two couriers for the Loomis Armor Car were servicing an ATM located at a Wells Fargo bank, 4798 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia. One of the two couriers, while outside of their vehicle and servicing the machine, was suddenly approached and, without warning, fired on multiple times by an armed assailant. The assailant was able to take the courier’s bag containing an undisclosed amount of money. Witnesses observed the gunman jump into a late 1980s or early 1990s Jeep Cherokee, white in color, and depart the area. The gunman is described as being a black male, 20s to late 30s in age, 5’8” -5’11” in height, medium build, medium complexion, slight facial hair, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and brandishing a black semi automatic .40 caliber handgun. The driver of the getaway vehicle is described as being a black male, 20s to 30s in age wearing a light colored jacket with a fur collar. The wounded courier was transported to a local area hospital where he underwent surgery as a result of the multiple gunshot wounds. Wells Fargo has announced a reward in this matter of up to $10,000. The above robbery is believed to be connected to a string of five previous armored car courier robberies within the Metro Atlanta area as listed below: On Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at approximately 11:15 a.m., two couriers for Dunbar Armored Car were inside the Mall of Georgia, Gwinnett County, servicing an ATM. One of the couriers was approached suddenly from behind and forced to the ground by an armed assailant. The second courier, observing this, fired on the assailant as he was departing the mall through a side door. On Monday, November 29, 2010, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a courier for a Loomis Armored Car was robbed at gunpoint while servicing an ATM at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 3520 Centerville Highway, Snellville, Georgia. The courier was approached from behind by a single robber who placed a semi automatic handgun to the courier’s head. The robber departed the area with an undisclosed amount of money and was seen getting into the back seat of a light blue or silver vehicle, described as being possibly a Buick, Oldsmobile, or Jaguar. On November 11, 2010, a robbery of a Dunbar Armored courier occurred at the Bank of America, located at 1500 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia. In that robbery, the courier was robbed while servicing an ATM at that location. The courier was approached from behind by two black male suspects brandishing handguns. One of the robbers was described as having a gold upper tooth. The robbers were seen departing that robbery in a blue Chevrolet Tahoe, which was recovered shortly after the robbery and was determined to have been reported stolen in Atlanta. On September 14, 2010, a robbery of a Garda Armored courier occurred at the Bank of America, located at 1775 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia. Two black males approached the courier while he was servicing an ATM at that location. Both robbers were brandishing semi auto handguns. During that robbery, the courier was forced to the ground and his sidearm was taken by the robbers. On October 7, 2010, a 1:00 p.m. robbery of a Dunbar Armored courier occurred inside of a Mex-America Latino store, located at 641 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia. In that robbery, two black males, one with long black dreadlocks, waited inside of the above store for the courier to arrive. Upon arrival, the two robbers confronted the courier with handguns. Anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the Atlanta office FBI at tel. (404) 679-9000. Searching for Suspect Who Robbed a Clayton Bank & Trust in Knoxville
The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man who robbed a Clayton Bank & Trust today. At approximately 6:02 this evening, the suspect entered the Clayton Bank & Trust located at 11820 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, brandished a black semi-automatic pistol, and verbally demanded money. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, in his late 50s to early 60s, with a medium build, between 6’ and 6’1” tall, weighing approximately 180 to 200 pounds. The suspect was wearing a black Balacava face mask and a black, zip-up, hoodie-style jacket with the hood pulled up. Additionally, he was wearing dark colored pants, white tennis shoes, and black leather gloves. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect placed the money into a black garbage bag and fled the scene on foot. A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest of this individual. Anyone with information is asked to please call the Knoxville FBI at 865-544-0751 or the KCSO at 865-215-2243. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI SSTF (which consists of personnel from the FBI, KPD, and KCSO) and the KCSO Major Crimes Unit. ATF Offers $5,000 Reward in Metro Business Robberies ST. PAUL — A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and convictions of those responsible for multiple business robberies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area was announced today by Bernard J. Zapor, Special Agent in Charge of the St. Paul Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). “ATF has pledged the reward with the hope that this will generate some additional investigative leads and accelerate the apprehension of these violent suspects who have been preying on innocent hard working members of the community,” Zapor said. “ATF will continue to partner with state and local law enforcement agencies to solve these crimes.” These multiple crimes have triggered a joint investigation among ATF and the following law enforcement agencies: Minneapolis Police Department, St. Paul Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, South St. Paul Police Department, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Richfield Police Department, New Hope Police Department, Crystal Police Department, Plymouth Police Department, New Brighton Police Department, Brooklyn Center Police Department and the Hopkins Police Department. The public’s assistance is requested in the following robberies: • Wednesday, Dec. 29, 8:30 p.m. — Super USA, 97 Annapolis, St. Paul • Monday, Dec. 27, 9:27 p.m. — Taco Bell, 1484 White Bear, St. Paul • Monday, Dec. 27, 7:25 p.m. — Jimmy Johns, 2446 University Ave W., St. Paul • Thursday, Dec. 23, 9 p.m. — Quick Stop, 1257 Thompson, South St. Paul • Wednesday, Dec. 22, 3:31 p.m.— KFC, 740 S. Cleveland, St. Paul • Tuesday, Dec. 21, 10:31 p.m. — Taco Bell, 2208 66th St W, Richfield • Tuesday, Dec. 21, 9:37 p.m. — Chanticlear Pizza, 9428 36th Ave N, New Hope • Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7:53 p.m. — O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4921 W. Broadway, Crystal • Monday, Dec. 20, 3:27 p.m. — Subway, 10 66th St. E, Richfield • Sunday, Dec. 19, 9:19 p.m. — Dominos, 1115 Vicksburg La N, Plymouth • Saturday, Dec. 18, 5:14 p.m. — Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, 4953 Penn Ave. S, Minneapolis • Thursday, Dec. 9, 7:02 p.m. — Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, 2233 Energy Park, St. Paul • Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10:40 a.m. — Subway, 2752 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis • Tuesday, Dec. 7, 7:55 p.m. — EZ Stop, 574 Old Hwy 8 NW, New Brighton • Saturday, Dec. 4, 9:34 p.m. — McDonalds, 1168 Silver Lake Rd., New Brighton • Saturday, Dec. 4, 9:12 p.m. — Jimmy John’s, 615 66th Ave. N, Brooklyn Center • Friday, Dec. 3, 2:12 p.m. — Taco Bell, 819 Cambridge St., Hopkins • Saturday, Nov. 21, 4:01 p.m. — Pizza Man, 2744 Douglas Drive N, Crystal • Wednesday, Nov. 17, 8:49 p.m. — O’Reilly Auto Parts, 2105 57th Ave. N, Brooklyn Center Anyone with information about these crimes should contact the ATF Hotline at 888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). All calls will be kept confidential. More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov. “Holiday Bandit” Rings in the New Year with Another Armed Robbery
The “Holiday Bandit” has struck again. On Thursday, December 30, 2010, at approximately 3:23PM the “Holiday Bandit” entered a Sovereign Bank located at 24-29 Jackson Avenue, Queens, New York, displayed a black hand gun, and robbed the bank. This is the third suspected armed robbery by this subject. The “Holiday Bandit” is described as a white male, approximately 6’ to 6’2’’ tall, roughly 35 years of age, and approximately 200 lbs. He was seen wearing a black hat, black ear muffs, dark sunglasses, a black winter jacket, and dark blue jeans. “This is no way to ring in the New Year” said Special Agent in Charge Diego Rodriguez. “This repeat offender needs to be caught after committing such a dangerous and violent crime. Someone, somewhere, knows something and we need them to speak up.” Information can be submitted anonymously and anyone with information is encouraged to call the FBI at 212-384-1000. There is a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case. The robbery is being investigated by the Joint Bank Robbery Task Force, which is composed of FBI agents and NYPD detectives. Operating since 1979, it is the longest continually operating task force in the history of the FBI and investigates major violent crime. First Merit Bank Robbery
The First Merit Bank, 8480 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, Illinois. The individual that is depicted in the photo is believed to be responsible for the robbery of that same bank back on July 16, 2010. Around 5:00 p.m. on Monday, a lone white male entered the bank armed with a tire iron, approached the teller counter, orally announced a robbery, and threatened harm to the employees if his demands for cash were not met. He ordered the employee to place the money from the drawer into a gym bag that he brought into the bank with him. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber fled the bank on foot. No one was injured as a result of this robbery. He is further described as being in his 30’s, 5’10” – 6’0” tall, 250-260 lbs., goatee. This case is being investigated by the Willow Springs Police Department and the FBI. If anyone has any information regarding this individual or the bank robberies mentioned above, please call the Willow Springs Police Department 708/467-3700 or the Chicago Office of the FBI at 312/421-6700. This individual should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Additional information about this and other unsolved Chicago area bank robbery cases, including downloadable photos, are available at the Bandit Tracker Chicago website at www.bandittrackerchicago.com Bank Robber Strikes Again in South Philly
The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery of the TruMark Federal Credit Union branch located at 1931 South Broad Street earlier today. The same subject is believed to be responsible for the robbery of the Sovereign Bank branch located at 2701 South 10th Street on 12/31/2010. In both robberies, the subject presented threatening demand notes to tellers and fled the area of the banks on foot after obtaining undisclosed amounts of cash. The subject is described as a black male in his 40’s, approximately 6’0” tall, medium build, clean shaven. In the New Year’s Eve robbery he was wearing a black Phillies baseball cap, and a dark hooded sweatshirt over a brown heavy coat. In today’s robbery, which occurred at about 11:00 AM, he was wearing a dark knit ski cap and a dark heavy coat. Anyone with information is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Department or the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force at 215-418-4000. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject’s capture, and tipsters can remain anonymous. Seeking Information on Chase Bank Robbery
The Denver Police Department and the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force (RMSSTF) are investigating a bank robbery. The robbery occurred at: Chase Bank The suspect is described a white male, 5’8” to 5’10” in height, approximately 35 years of age, weighing roughly 215 lbs., the individual had crooked teeth and short, dirty blond colored hair. The suspect demanded money, implied he had a weapon and fled the bank. Bank robbery is punishable by a 20-year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime. The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies. If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867). The FBI and Law Enforcement Officials in Ventura and Santa Barbara are Seeking the Public's Assistance in Identifying the “Bad Elf Bandit” and the “Groomed Beard Bandit” Bank surveillance photographs of two separate bank robbery suspects in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties are being released in an attempt to gain the public’s help with information leading to their identities.
In one case, the FBI and detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department are invesigating a robbery that occurred Monday, December 20, at a Bank of the West in Thousand Oaks, California. During the robbery, an unidentified black male approached a victim teller and passed a note demanding cash. The bandit is further described as between 160-170 lbs., approximately 5'8" tall, and as being in his mid-20s. As can be seen in the bank surveillance photos being released, the bandit wore glasses, a scarf, hooded sweatshirt, and a baseball cap. The bandit in this robbery has been named the "Bad Elf Bandit" because he was wearing a red sweatshirt with a scarf during the Christmas season. ### In a separate case,
This bandit, known to law enforcement as the "Groomed Beard Bandit" based on witness descriptions of his facial hair, is further described as a white male between the ages of 38-40; between 5’8" and 5’10" in height; and between 160-170 lbs. The suspect has been described as having dark hair and light eyes, possibly green. During the robberies linked to the Groomed Beard Bandit, the suspect orally demands cash when he approaches the victim teller. In the most recent robbery, the suspect displayed a black handgun that was tucked in his waistband and was seen leaving the bank in an older model Buick, gold or brown in color. In the Santa Barbara robbery, a gun was brandished during the robbery. The Groomed Beard Bandit has been linked to the following three bank robberies in 2010:
11/15/2010 - Chase Bank, Ventura, CA 12/04/2010 - Bank of America, Ventura, CA 12/10/2010 - Rabobank, Santa Barbara, CA Anyone with information as to the identity or whereabouts of the Bad Elf Bandit or Groomed Beard Bandit is urged to contact the FBI or dial 911. In Los Angeles, the FBI can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 888 CANT HIDE (888 226-8443). Please visit www.labankrobbers.org for additional information about bank robbery suspects in the greater Los Angeles area. Seeking Information on Bank Robbery in Pigeon Forge
The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Chief Jack Baldwin of the Pigeon Forge Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man who robbed a Pigeon Forge bank today. At approximately 9:11 this morning, a man armed with a weapon entered the Sevier County Bank located at 3605 S. Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, in his late 20s or early 30s, between 5’10” and 6’ tall, with a slender build, weighing approximately 160 to 180 pounds. The suspect was wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie with a white design on the back, and a camouflage mask. After making a verbal demand for money and brandishing a black, large-frame, semi-automatic pistol, the suspect obtained an undetermined amount of money. He left the scene on foot heading north toward River Road. A reward is being offered for information which leads to the arrest of this individual. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 865-544-0751 or the Pigeon Forge Police Department at 865-453-9063. This matter is being investigated by the FBI with the assistance of the Pigeon Forge Police Department. “Lipstick Bandit” Robs Second Compass Bank
At approximately 1:00 this afternoon, a man walked into the Compass Bank located at 9870 Gateway North, El Paso, Texas, approached a teller, displayed a weapon and a note, and demanded money. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled the bank in a White 1992 Chevrolet Pickup travelling north bound on the gateway. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 35 years old, 5’5” tall, 150 pounds, wearing a black baggy zip-up hooded jacket, grey sweatpants with white stripes, big sunglasses, with medium/dark complexion. The suspect was also wearing lipstick and carrying a large ladies vinyl purse. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and/or has information about the robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000. $10,000 Reward Offered in Search for the “Backpack Bandit”
Daphne Hearn, Interim Special Agent in Charge of the Honolulu office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Richard Robinson, Commander of the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Criminal Investigations Division, announced today that a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of a serial bank robber dubbed the “Backpack Bandit,” who is believed to be responsible for at least four separate bank robberies on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. This reward is separate from the CrimeStoppers reward of up to $1,000 announced earlier. The robberies took place throughout 2010 and are detailed as follows: In all of the robberies, the Backpack Bandit approached the bank teller and placed a dark-colored backpack on the counter. He then brandished a black semi-automatic handgun from the backpack, pointed the gun at the teller, and verbally demanded money. Accordingly, this serial bank robber is considered to be armed and dangerous. The Backpack Bandit is described as an Asian/Pacific-Islander male in his 30s, 5’5” tall, and weighing 190 pounds. In three of the robberies, the Backpack Bandit wore sunglasses resting on top of a dark-colored hat. During three of the robberies, he also wore what appeared to be a wig. Tips regarding the Backpack Bandit should go directly to CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300. Tipsters may also text “CS808” and their tip to CRIMES (274637). Bank Robbery in Downtown Los Angeles! Compass Bank Robbery in El Paso
At approximately 1:00 this afternoon, a man walked into the Compass Bank located at 6044 Gateway East, El Paso, Texas, approached a teller, displayed a weapon and a note, and demanded money. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money. It is unknown which direction the suspect fled. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 35 years old, 5’5” tall, medium build, wearing a black baggy zip-up hooded jacket, light jeans, black baseball cap, dark sunglasses, white shoes, medium/dark complexion, with a thin mustache. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and/or has information about the robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000. Impatient Bank Robber Finally Gets Away with Cash
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying the impatient bank robber who threatened to harm a teller with a gun if she didn’t “hurry-up” and hand over cash in the robbery of the IBC Bank located inside the Kroger store at 12400 FM 1960 West in Houston, Texas, on Monday. A bank surveillance photograph is below. The man entered the bank, approached a teller, and told her he needed to make a withdrawal. He then informed her he had a gun and demanded she hand over her cash. The impatient robber repeatedly told the teller he had a gun and was going to pull it out if she did not hurry up. After receiving some cash, the robber fled and was seen getting into a small, four-door black sedan. No weapon was observed by the teller. No one was physically hurt during the robbery. The robber is described as a black male, 25 years old, approximately 5’10” tall, with a slim build, dark complexion, and cleanly shaven. He wore a black hat with a “CR” logo on the front, presumably a Colorado Rockies hat, dark hooded jacket, and dark sunglasses. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Bank Robber Armed with a Notebook
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying the man who got a way with cash while carrying a notebook during a robbery of the Smart Financial Federal Credit Union located inside at 1249 North Loop West in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, 11/06/2010. The credit union surveillance photographs are below. At approximately 1:30 p.m., the man entered the credit union and approached a teller carrying a legal notepad. He handed the teller a threatening note and told her to give him all her money. The teller provided the robber with some cash and he fled on foot. No weapon was observed. No one was physically hurt during the robbery. The robber is described as a black male, 35-40 years old, approximately 5'10" to 5'11" tall, 180 pounds with a slim to medium build, and a dark complexion. He wore a black baseball cap, striped polo shirt, dark jacket, and sunglasses. During the robbery, he carried a legal notepad. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). FBI and Huntsville Police Announce $15,000.00 Reward in CB&S Bank Robbery Birmingham—Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Patrick J. Maley and Huntsville Interim Chief of Police Mark Hudson, announced today that a $15,000.00 reward is now being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the robbery of CB&S Bank, 4009 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama, on September 29, 2010. At approximately 3:13 p.m., on September 29, 2010, two individuals armed with pistols entered the bank wearing masks that covered their face, long sleeves and pants that covered their entire body, and gloves. They demanded money from the tellers, subsequently locking the doors and remained in the bank for approximately 15 minutes. They then exited the bank by way of the rear entrance, with an undisclosed amount of money. Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. Video stills from the bank surveillance cameras are below. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huntsville office of the FBI at (256) 539-1711, the Birmingham office of the FBI at (205) 326-6166, or the Huntsville, Alabama Police Department at (256) 722-7100. Bourg Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Theft in Federal Court NEW ORLEANS, LA—MELINDA ANN BILLIOT, age 32, a resident of Bourg, Louisiana, pled guilty in federal court yesterday before U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to one count of bank theft, announced U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. According to the factual basis, BILLIOT admitted between January and April, 2009, while employed as a bank teller by Whitney National Bank, she stole approximately $12,800 from her teller drawer and used the money for her own personal gain. BILLIOT was able to do this by creating fictitious auditing reports which reflected that her drawer was balanced at the end of her shifts. The deficiency was later discovered through a bank audit. The count carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years of confinement, a $250,000 fine, and three years' supervised release. Sentencing has been scheduled for February 10, 2011. This case was investigated by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Juan M. Masini.Homestead Man Arrested and Charged in Two Bank Robberies Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami Field Office, announced today that Alexis Fuentes, 39, of Homestead, was arrested without incident yesterday evening by the South Florida Violent Crimes Task Force in connection with two bank robberies. This morning, Price was charged in a criminal complaint with bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a). Fuentes made his initial appearance in court this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres. A pre-trial detention hearing has been scheduled for October 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrea M. Simonton. According to the affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, the first bank robbery occurred at approximately noon on Friday, October 8, 2010, at a Chase Bank branch on S.W. 22nd Street in Miami. Fuentes, wearing sunglasses, allegedly entered the bank, approached a teller, and handed the teller a note demanding money in denominations of $20, $50, and $100. The note also warned the teller that Fuentes had a gun and advised the teller not to “be a hero” or trigger any alarms. Fuentes stole approximately $4,956 and then left the bank. The second bank robbery took place at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, at a Wachovia Bank branch on Bird Road in Miami. According to the criminal complaint, Fuentes, wearing sunglasses and a black shirt, entered the bank, approached a teller, and gave the teller a demand note. The note instructed the teller to hand over money in denominations of $20, $50, and $100, and again warned the teller not “to be a hero” and that he had a “gun ready to use.” Fuentes stole approximately $3,130. According to the complaint, fingerprints recovered from the two demand notes matched fingerprints for Fuentes, leading to Fuentes’ arrest. Mr. Ferrer commended the investigative efforts of the South Florida Violent Crimes Task Force. The Violent Crimes Task Force includes officers and agents from the FBI, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and members of the City of Miami, City of Miami Beach, Doral, Hialeah, Miami-Dade, and Miramar Police Departments. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia S. Choe. A complaint is only an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Muscle Shirt Bandit Sought
A joint FBI/LAPD Task Force are seeking information from the public that leads to the identity of a bank robber described as an Hispanic male and known to law enforcement as the "Muscle Shirt" Bandit. The unidentified male has been linked to one robbery and two attempted robberies last weekend. The attempts on Saturday were conducted minutes apart at neighboring banks. In photos being released to the press, the robber is wearing a light colored tank top and baseball cap; witnesses said he carried a dark colored backpack. Witnesses described the robber as having visible tattoos, including a tattoo on the back of his neck, arms, and chest. The Muscle Shirt Bandit has been linked to the following bank robberies/attempts: The Muscle Shirt Bandithas been further described by witnesses as follows: Anyone with information about these robberies or this suspect is urged to contact the FBI or the LAPD. In Los Angeles, the FBI can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 888-CANT-HIDE (888 226-8443). Bank robber disguises weapon, but not his face
Searching for Man Who Robbed National Bank of Tennessee Branch in Cocke County The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Johnson City Resident Agency and Sheriff Armando Fontes of the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who robbed a Cocke County bank today. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the suspect entered the National Bank of Tennessee located at 4406 Hooper Highway in Cosby, Tennessee, displayed a weapon, and demanded money. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, approximately 5’6” to 5’9” tall, approximately 30 years old, weighing approximately 210 pounds. Suspect was wearing a blue and gray plaid coat with a gray hood and a baseball cap. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect left the scene in what witnesses described as an older model green Jeep Cherokee. A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest of this individual. Anyone with information is asked to call the Johnson City Office of the FBI at 423-282-8090 or the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office at 423-623-6004. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI - Johnson City Resident Agency and the CCSO. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Seeking Information on Two Men Who Robbed a First Tennessee Bank Branch
The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Chief Sterling Owen IV of the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men who robbed a Knoxville bank today. At approximately 5:00 p.m. today, two men entered the First Tennessee Bank located at 3900 Western Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee and verbally demanded money. Witnesses described Suspect #1 as a white male, approximately 35 to 40 years old, approximately 6’ tall with a medium build, weighing approximately 200 pounds. Suspect #1 was further described as wearing blue jeans, a dark colored, long sleeve button-up shirt over a dark colored t-shirt, a khaki fishing hat and a dust filter mask. Suspect #2 was described as a white male, approximately 6’ tall, large build, weighing approximately 250 pounds wearing blue jeans, a long sleeve, gray, button-down shirt, a dark colored fishing hat and a dust filter mask After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspects left the scene in a vehicle described as possibly being a white, Chevrolet S-10 pickup. Based on witnesses' descriptions and bank surveillance photos, at least one of the suspects may be involved in additional bank robberies. A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest of these individuals. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 865-544-0751 or the KPD at 865-215-7212. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force (which consists of personnel from the FBI, KPD, and KCSO) and the KPD Major Crimes Unit. Seeking Information on Wells Fargo Bank Robbery in El Paso
At approximately 4:24 Saturday afternoon, a man walked into the Wells Fargo Bank located at 5130 N. Lee Trevino, El Paso, Texas. The man approached a teller, claimed to have a weapon and demanded money. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money. It is unknown in which direction the suspect fled. The suspect is described as a black male in his 50’s, approximately 5’7” and 175-180 lbs, medium build and fit. He was wearing a navy blue baseball cap, white and light grey long sleeve shirt with a black stripe on the sleeves and chest, dark blue jeans, white tennis shoes, black sunglasses on the bill of his cap and a heavy mustache. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and has information about the robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000. Armed Bank Robber Unmasked
ATLANTA September 7, 2010 - During the mid-morning hours, a lone black male entered the Chase Bank located at 3330 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Georgia, and, after putting on a porcelain doll-type facemask, and brandished a semi-automatic handgun while announcing a robbery. The robber then jumped over the teller counter and forcibly obtained an undisclosed amount of money. The robber is described as being a black male, late 30’s to late 40’s in age, 5’8” – 5’10” in height, scruffy beard/facial hair, prescription eye glasses, black wool cap, white t-shirt, blue jeans, silver semi-auto handgun, porcelain doll-type facemask. Two very detailed photographs of the robber’s face were taken by the bank’s ATM machine just prior to the robber placing the mask over his face. Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Brian D. Lamkin, FBI Atlanta, in conjunction with the Atlanta Police Department, requests the assistance of the public in identifying and locating the individual responsible for today’s armed bank robbery at Atlanta, Georgia. Anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the Atlanta office FBI at tel. (404) 679-9000. Man Robs Bank, Then Takes Taxicab
Contact: Special Agent Shauna Dunlap FBI Houston September 3, 2010 The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying a man who robbed the Chase bank located at 4313 Montrose in Houston, Texas on 09/02/2010. At approximately 11:30 a.m., the man entered the bank and gave a teller a threatening demand note. The teller provided him with some cash. He fled the bank on foot and was picked up by a Yellow Cab Taxi minivan. No one was physically hurt. The bank’s surveillance cameras captured good pictures of the man during the robbery. The robber is described as a white male, 35-40, approximately 5’7”-5’8” tall, about 170-180 pounds, with a medium build, short brown hair, and a fair complexion. During the robbery, he wore reflective lens sunglasses and a collared, button-down, short-sleeved yellow and blue plaid shirt. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). “Bicycle Bandit” Now Suspected in at Least Five Area Bank Robberies
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying a man now suspected of robbing at least five Houston area banks. The latest occurred at the Sterling and J.P. Morgan Chase banks located at 15000 Northwest Highway and 7060 Highway 6 North in Houston Texas, this morning. At approximately 10:15 a.m., the man entered the Sterling bank and gave a threatening demand note to one of the tellers. While passing the note, the robber kept his hand on his waistband as if he were reaching for or possibly concealing a weapon. The teller provided him with some cash. He fled the bank on foot in an unknown direction. No getaway vehicle was observed. No one was physically hurt. At approximately 9:05 a.m., the same man is suspected of robbing the Sterling bank in the same manner. However, for reasons unknown, he left the bank before he received any money. The “Bicycle Bandit” is described as a black male, 37-42, approximately 5’9”-6’0” tall, with a slim build and a medium brown complexion. During the Sterling robbery, he wore a blue and white collared shirt, blue jeans and a black ball cap. During the Chase robbery, he wore a black tee-shirt, blue jeans, black ball cap and sunglasses. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). "Bird Flu Bandit" Robs Third Bank
El Paso Federal Employees Credit Union, 9305 North Loop, El Paso, Texas, was robbed at 10:15 this morning. The subject walked into the bank, displayed a black semi-automatic handgun, and demanded money, which he received and put into a gray plastic grocery bag. He then told the tellers to get on the ground and he left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash. This is the city’s 14th bank robbery of the year. This robber, dubbed the "Bird Flu Bandit," is believed to have robbed two other local banks this year—the May 21, 2010, robber at this same North Loop bank (the city’s sixth robbery) and the June 24, 2010, First Savings Bank, 909 North Mesa (the city’s eighth robbery). In all three robberies he wore some type of mask or bandana to cover his mouth. Subject Description: Hispanic male, late 20s-early 30s, short brown hair About 5’10”-6’ tall, thin build Spoke only in Spanish Wore a surgical mask, yellow and black gloves, and carried the gun in his right hand Wore a blue Houston Texans #8 jersey, blue jean shorts, and red and gray baseball cap This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and has information about this robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000. Seeking Assistance in Locating Serial Bank Robber
ATLANTA—Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Brian D. Lamkin, FBI Atlanta, requests the assistance of the public in identifying and locating the individual responsible for a series of bank robberies at Gwinnett County, Georgia: On Wednesday, 8/11/2010, at approximately 12:30 pm, a lone black male entered the Suntrust Bank inside of a Publix Shopping Store located at 4850 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia and proceeded to one of the bank’s teller counters. The robber opened the bag which contained a handgun and pointed it at the teller while demanding money. The victim teller gave the robber an undisclosed amount of cash and the robber fled on foot. This same robber is believed to be responsible for a 6/15/2010 armed robbery of the Suntrust Bank, also located inside of a Publix Grocery Store, at 3435 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia (Oglethorpe Crossing). The robber is described as being a black male, approximately 25-30 years old, 5'9" - 6'00", 160-170lbs, wearing camo baseball cap, black Ralph Lauren brand polo shirt, sunglasses, and carrying a blue Suntrust bag. Anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the Atlanta office FBI at tel. (404) 679-9000. FBI Releases Bank Crime Statistics for First Quarter of 2010 During the first quarter of 2010, there were 1,183 reported violations of the Federal Bank Robbery and Incidental Crimes Statue, a decrease from the 1,521 reported violations in the same quarter of 2009.1 According to statistics released today by the FBI, there were 1,160 robberies, 21 burglaries, two larcenies, and three extortions of financial institutions2 reported between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2010. Highlights of the report include: Loot was taken in 92 percent of the incidents, totaling more than $9.3 million. Of the loot taken, 21 percent, or more than $1.9 million, was recovered and returned to financial institutions. Bank crimes most frequently occurred on Friday. Regardless of the day, the time frame when bank crimes occurred most frequently was between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Acts of violence were committed in 3 percent of the incidents, resulting in 18 injuries, two deaths, and 35 persons being taken hostage.3 Oral demands were the most common modus operandi used, closely followed by demand notes.4 Most violations occurred in the Southern region of the U.S., with 420 reported incidents. These statistics were recorded as of April 19, 2010. Note that not all bank crimes are reported to the FBI, and therefore the report is not a complete statistical compilation of all bank crimes that occurred in the U.S. View the detailed report and learn more about the FBI at www.fbi.gov. 1 In the first quarter of 2009, there were 1,498 robberies, 18 burglaries, five larcenies, and three extortions reported. 2 Financial institutions include commercial banks, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. 3 One or more acts of violence may occur during an incident. 4 More than one modus operandi may have been used during an incident. Photograph Released in Morning Credit Union Robbery
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying the man who robbed the Community Bank of Texas, located at 13222 Tidwell in Houston, Texas, earlier today. The bank’s surveillance camera captured a photograph of the man during the robbery. At approximately 9:00 a.m., the man entered the bank and approached a teller. He never spoke, but instead produced a threatening note which demanded money. The teller provided him with some cash and he fled the bank on foot. No one physically hurt during the robbery. The robber is described as a black male, 23-30 years old, approximately 5’09” tall, with an athletic build and a goatee. He wore a white shirt sleeved tee-shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball hat. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). FBI Needs Public’s Assistance to Identify IBC Bank Robber
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying the man who robbed the IBC Bank, located inside the HEB store at 7405 E. FM 1960 in Houston, Texas, earlier today. The bank’s surveillance camera captured a photograph of the man during the robbery. At approximately 10:25 a.m., the man entered the bank, wrote a demand note at the counter, and gave it to a teller. After receiving some cash, the robber fled on foot through the parking lot. No one physically hurt during the robbery. The robber is described as a black male, 25 years old, approximately 5’07” tall, 160 pounds, unshaven, with a dark complexion. He wore a black jacket, dark shirt, and dark pants. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
“XXXL Bandit” Robs Houston Bank
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying a man who robbed the Wells Fargo located inside the Randall’s store at 2323 Clear Lake City Boulevard in Houston, Texas, on 07/12/2010. The male robber has a unique large stature, which is depicted in the bank’s surveillance photos taken during the robbery. At approximately 12:25 p.m., the man entered the bank, approached a teller and handed the teller a threatening note which demanded money. The teller provided the man with some cash. He fled the bank. No getaway vehicle was observed. No weapon was observed during the robbery. No one was physically hurt. The “XXXL Bandit” is described as a white male, late 20s to early 30s, approximately 5’07”-5’8” tall, 275 pounds, with a heavy build, a pear-shaped frame, and a medium complexion. He wore a black baseball-type cap with an unknown logo, a tan tight-fitting tee-shirt and blue jeans. He appeared to be dirty and sweated heavily during the robbery. He possibly had long dark curly brown hair which appeared to be pulled up in the back. He also had an unkempt brown beard and mustache. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information Searching for Suspects Who Robbed BB&T Bank Branch in Knoxville
The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the men who robbed a BB&T Bank. The two suspects entered the BB&T Bank located at 330 North Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville, displayed handguns and demanded money. Witnesses described Suspect #1 as a black male, thin build, approximately 20 to 25 years old, between 5’5” and 5’7” tall, weighing approximately 165 pounds. Suspect #2 was described as a black male, thin build with broad shoulders, mid-20s, between 5’11” and 6’ tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds. Both suspects were dressed completely in black clothing including long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Additionally, both were wearing gloves, black caps, and black fabric was used to cover their faces. The suspects bound bank employees inside the bank, obtained an undetermined amount of money, and subsequently left the scene in one of the employees’ vehicles. The vehicle was recovered a short time later. A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest of these individuals. Specifically, authorities are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the suspects abandon a silver, Honda Accord at approximately 5:00 p.m beside Aarons Rentals, 484 N. Cedar Bluff Road, to please call the Knoxville FBI at 865-544-0751 or the KCSO at 865-215-2243. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI Safe Streets Task Forces (which consists of FBI, KPD, and KCSO personnel) and the KCSO Major Crimes Unit. Crime Duo Wanted in at Least Two Houston Bank Robberies The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying two men who are wanted for at least two Houston bank robberies in the past three weeks. The duo was captured on surveillance video wearing the same clothing during both robberies. The latest happened at the First Community Credit Union located inside the Kroger store at 12222 Jones Road in Houston, Texas, on 07/09/2010. At approximately 10:55 a.m., the two men entered the bank. One robber remained in the entryway as a lookout, while the other robber approached an employee sitting behind a desk. The robber who approached the employee announced it was a robbery, threatened he had a weapon, and demanded cash. He then pulled a snub-nose chrome revolver from his waistband. The robber who made the demand was given some cash. Both men fled the bank together and were seen getting into a dark gray or black truck, possibly a Chevy Avalanche. The duo is also suspected in the robbery of a Wells Fargo bank located at 3131 Holcombe Boulevard in Houston, Texas, on 06/25/2010. No one was physically hurt during either robbery. Surveillance cameras captured several photographs of the men during the robberies. The first robber is described as a black male, 20-25 years old, 5’10”-6’ tall, 160-170 pounds with a slender build and a dark brown complexion. Witnesses believe he had short black hair visible under his hat. He had a light beard, mustache, and a goatee. In both robberies, he appeared to wear the same clothing, a red baseball-type cap with an eagle emblem on the front, blue jeans, and a light blue long-sleeved button-down collared shirt. He also carried a snub-nose chrome revolver during the robbery. The second robber is described as a black male, 20-25 years old, approximately 6’ tall, 160-170 pounds, with a slender to medium build, and a medium brown complexion. He was possibly clean shaven. In both robberies, he also appeared to wear the same clothing, a black San Francisco Giants baseball cap, black pants and a black long-sleeved shirt. Witnesses observed a tattoo of the letter “A” on the side of his neck and the letter “O” on the back of his neck. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of these robbers, or any felony suspects. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Robbery of Wells Fargo Bank in El Paso
At approximately 11:07 a.m. monday 7-12-2010, a man walked into the Wells Fargo Bank located at 655 E. Redd Road, El Paso, Texas. The man approached a teller and handed her a note demanding money. The teller handed over an undetermined amount of money. The suspect fled on foot. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, approximately 5’9” tall, with short dark hair, a goatee, and heavy-set build. He was wearing a beige baseball hat with the logo SAUZA, a white short-sleeve polo-style top with dark colored horizontal stripes, blue jeans, and dark-colored athletic shoes. The suspect was also carrying an olive green shoulder bag. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank and has information about the robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000. “Fashionable Female” is Really a Felon
Woman Captured on Video Robbing a Houston Area Wachovia Bank The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying a woman who robbed the Wachovia Bank located at 12107 Northwest Freeway in Houston, Texas on 07/08/2010. The female robber appeared to be quite fashionable, as she toted a large Louis Vuitton-style handbag during the robbery. At approximately 4:30 p.m., the woman entered the bank and waited in the teller line. When she approached the teller, she pulled a note out of her handbag and placed it on the teller counter. The note was threatening and demanded money. The teller provided the woman with some cash. The woman fled the bank. No weapon was observed during the robbery. No one was physically hurt. The bank’s surveillance cameras captured several photographs of the woman during the robbery. The “Fashionable Female” is described as a black female, 28-29 years old, approximately 5’05”-5’6” tall, 130 pounds, with a dark complexion and a slender build. She wore a black sweater, black spandex pants, large gold-rimmed glasses, and carried a large brown Luis Vuitton-style handbag during the robbery. She had dark brown or black wavy hair and may have been wearing a hair weave. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Reward Offered in Search for Suburban Bank Robber Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced today that a reward of up to $10,000 was being offered for information leading to the arrest of the remaining suspect wanted for the December 22, 2009 armed take-over robbery of the First Midwest Bank, located in south suburban Country Club Hills, Illinois. COREY FRIERSON, age 25, whose last known address was 5131 Riverside Drive in Richton Park, Illinois, has been the subject of a nationwide manhunt, coordinated by the Chicago FBI, since February 5th of this year, when he was charged in a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago with one count of bank robbery. According to the complaint, FRIERSON is one of three men who committed the robbery, with FRIERSON identified as the leader of the robbery gang. FRIERSON is alleged to have recruited the two other robbers, both of whom are in custody, and devised the plan for the robbery. He also is alleged to have supplied the two Uzi style assault weapons that were used during the robbery. COREY FRIERSON, who is also known as “Kid”, is described as a black/male, 25 years of age, 6’ 0” tall, 200 pounds. He is light skinned with freckles and is known to wear his hair in dreadlocks. Given the fact that he was armed with an assault weapon during the commission of this robbery, he should be considered armed and dangerous. In announcing this reward offer, Mr. Grant noted the danger that FRIERSON poses to the public. “This man was armed with an automatic assault weapon, which he freely brandished during the take-over robbery of a bank that was filled with customers. I am confident that a member of the public will come forward with information which will lead to the arrest of this dangerous offender.” This robbery was investigated jointly by the FBI and Country Club Hills Police Department (CHPD). Anyone recognizing FRIERSON or having any information regarding his current whereabouts is asked to call the Chicago FBI at (312) 421-6700 or the CHPD at (708) 798-3191. Additional information about this case and other unsolved Chicago area bank robberies, including downloadable photographs, is available on-line at the Bandit Tracker website, www.bandittrackerchicago.com. The public is reminded that a complaint is not evidence of guilt and that all defendants in a criminal case are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. New Website Profiles Bank Robbers Throughout New York and New Jersey Joseph M. Demarest, Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the FBI in New York, and Michael Ward, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in New Jersey, announced a new website that will help in investigating and solving bank robberies. The website, www.bandittrackernortheast.com, features color photos and descriptions of bank robbers throughout the 13 counties covered by the FBI’s New York office and the 18 counties covered by the FBI's New Jersey office. People can now go to one website to see all the bank robbers who are being sought within the New York and New Jersey FBI Offices’ territories. The site features a map of where the crimes occurred. The New York FBI’s Mr. Demarest said, “This website has proven to be a very effective tool for other FBI offices in identifying and catching bank robbers, and we expect it to be a great asset for New York. The site will provide 24-hour access for the public, bank employees and the news media. And it will provide confidential information to law enforcement around the clock.” (Left to right) FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Michael Harpster, Newark Division; ASAC Belle Chen, New York Division; ETS Chief Operating Officer Steve Childress; and ETS North Central Regional Managing Director Rick Battelle “New Jersey has been effective in addressing violent bank robberies,” said Michael Ward of the FBI's Newark Division. “With this new tool, we are optimistic that law enforcement efforts will be enhanced further in addressing this threat.” Other FBI offices have launched similar BanditTracker sites with great success in Arkansas, Chicago, Georgia, Indiana, Texas and St. Louis. The sites receive exposure on more than a dozen Internet search engines. As a result, BanditTracker has visitors from 132 different countries and nearly 7,900 different cities. To date, BanditTracker sites have received more than 300,000 visits, with subject photos displayed more than 10 million times. The first of the BanditTracker sites was designed in 2007 by the FBI, the North Texas Crime Commission and Electronic Tracking Systems (ETS). ETS specializes in tracking and location, and works closely with law enforcement, financial institutions and businesses to capture bank robbers and other felony offenders. The use of BanditTracker is free to law enforcement agencies. Rick Battelle, the North Central Regional Managing Director for ETS said, “We are very pleased that the ETS-facilitated Community Coalition, consisting of financial institutions, law enforcement agencies and our company, can provide the unique support offered by the BanditTracker site to aid our law enforcement partners in New York and New Jersey.” The New York FBI is home to the FBI-NYPD Joint Bank Robbery Task Force, the nation’s first-ever permanent FBI-local law enforcement task force, created in 1979. In addition, there are violent crime task forces with investigative responsibility for bank robberies in the New York FBI’s satellite offices in White Plains, Melville and Goshen, NY. The website will also feature bank robbery fugitives from New Jersey. The Newark FBI Division, together with its law enforcement partners, has one of the highest bank robbery solution rates in the nation. In 2009, New Jersey law enforcement agencies solved over 71 percent of the 190 robberies that occurred in New Jersey, with ongoing investigations on the remaining unsolved cases. This is due in large part to the excellent working relationship between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in New Jersey working together and sharing information. With participation in the bandittrackernortheast.com website, the FBI seeks to further this cooperative effort by adding the public as our partners in battling bank robberies. Reward Offered for Bank Robber FBI Special Agent in Charge David Cuthbertson announced today that Wells Fargo is offering a reward for information related to the city’s fourth bank robbery this year. Wells Fargo is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for original information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual who robbed the Wells Fargo bank located at 500 North Zaragoza in El Paso, Texas on March 17, 2010. Crime Stoppers of El Paso is also offering an additional $1000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual who robbed the aforementioned Wells Fargo bank. The subject, who walked into the bank and made a verbal request to the teller demanding money, is described as a Hispanic male, light complexion, in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately 5’5”-5’6” tall, slim build, 5 o’clock shadow, hairy arms, brown eyes, wearing a blue baseball hat with a white star on the front, white shirt with “Akuma” on front, light blue jeans, and white shoes. Per Wells Fargo, verification that original information led to the identification, arrest, and conviction is provided to Wells Fargo by the primary investigating law enforcement agency, which also recommends the amount to be paid. In most cases, a reward offer is valid up to 12 months after the date a crime has been committed. When a case involves multiple verified informants, rewards are shared. This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank, located near North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road, and has information about this robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000.
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