Thursday, January 26, 2023

Sharp Dressed Bank Robbery Suspect Hits Again

The FBI Violent Crime Task Force and the Houston Police Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for at least two Houston bank robberies. 

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at around 2:00 pm, an unknown male entered a bank at the 1700 block of Fountain View, in Houston, Texas. The male walked up to an employee, presented a threatening note demanding cash, gave the employee a bag to put the cash in, and then displayed a handgun. The employee complied with the suspects demands and placed the money in the bag. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction. Houston PD #116883-23 

The same suspect is also believed to be responsible for an aggravated robbery that occurred at a bank on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the 5800 block of San Felipe, in Houston, Texas. The suspect committed the robbery in a similar manner, by using a demand note and displaying a handgun. Houston PD #22601-23 

Suspect description: Black male, around 35 to 45 years old, around 200 pounds, 5’9 to 5’11, dark sports jacket, dark pants, dark blue mask, and black umbrella. 

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.