The FBI Violent Crime Task Force and the
Houston Police Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the
suspect, dubbed as “The Plaid Pillager,” who is responsible for at least three
Houston bank robberies. On Friday, February 10, 2023 at around 4:00 pm, an unknown male entered the Bank of America, located at 5348 Westheimer, in Houston, Texas. The male approached the counter, handed the teller a note threatening that he had a bomb, and demanded cash. In fear for her life, the teller complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then left the bank on foot. No vehicle was observed. Houston PD #204912-23.
On Friday, February 3, 2023 at around 3:40 pm, an unknown male entered the Chase Bank, located at 10411 Westheimer, in Houston, Texas. The male approached counter, handed the teller a note threatening that he had a bomb, and demanded cash. In fear for her life, the teller complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then left the bank on foot. No vehicle was observed. Houston PD #167971-23
On Friday, July 22, 2022 at around 10:30 am, an unknown male entered the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 11152 South Gessner, in Houston, Texas. The male approached the counter, handed a threatening note to the teller, and demanded cash. In fear for her life, the tell complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then left the bank and no vehicle was observed. Houston PD #972064-22
The suspect is described as a white male
in his late 50s to early 60s. He wore prescription glasses and had a graying
goatee. 
On Thursday, January 5, 2023, at around
4:00 pm, an unknown male entered a bank at the 5800 block of San Felipe, in
Houston, Texas. The male walked up to an employee, presented a threatening
note, and then pulled out a handgun and demanded the money. The employee
complied with the suspects demands, gave him the money, which the suspect then
placed in his suit, and then fled in an unknown direction. Houston PD #22601-23
Suspect description: Black male, late
20’s to early 30’s, around 22 pounds, 5’7 to 5’10, dark blue jacket, dark shirt
buttoned with a patterned tie, and black dress shoes.
On Friday, August 12, 2022, at around 1:15 pm, the complainant, an ATM technician, was servicing an ATM at the 1400 block of W. Gray, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that an unknown male suddenly appeared while pointing a handgun at him while demanding the money from the ATM. The suspect then grabbed three of the boxes containing cash and then ran to a dark gray or black RAV 4 or Ford Escape, got into the backseat, and fled the scene with an unknown driver and front passenger. During the incident, a security guard witnessed the robbery and fired several rounds towards the suspect vehicle. Houston PD #1077365-22
Suspect description: Black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5’6 to 5’9, skinny build, red/orange hoodie and blue jeans. Suspect #2: Unknown driver. Suspect #3: Unknown front passenger. 
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at around 10:05
am, an unknown male entered the First Convenience Bank located within a Fiesta
at 5600 Mykawa Road, in Houston, Texas. The male approached an open teller
station and handed the teller a note that demanded cash and threatened her. He
also displayed a pistol to her. In fear for her life, the teller complied and
gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then ran on foot to
a nearby wooded area. Houston PD #859280-22.
The suspect is described as a black male
in his early 20s, around 5’7, medium body build, wore large black sunglasses, a
blue surgical mask, a gray zip-up hoodie with the hood up over a black do-rag,
black Nike pants with red/blue stripes down the sides, and white sneakers.
The FBI Violent Crime Task Force and the
Houston Police Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the
suspect responsible for at least three take-over bank robberies since October 2021.
The robberies have occurred on the following dates in and around the Houston area.
1. October 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm at a bank located at the 8500 block of Main Street in Houston. Houston PD #1448067-21
2. December
28, 2021 at 9:25 am at a bank located at the 2200 block of N. Frazier, in
Conroe. Conroe PD
3. April
7, 2022 at 11:15 am at a bank located at the 2100 block of Spring Stuebner in
Spring. HCSO
The suspect is described as a black male, 18 to 25 years old, around 5’6 to 5’11, used a handgun in all three-bank robberies. Possibly drives a dark colored Toyota Corolla.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up
to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of this
robber. If you have any information, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at
713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI Houston Field Office at (713) 693-5000. Tips may
also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through their website,
www.crime-stoppers.org, or the Houston Crime Stoppers mobile phone app which
can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android devices. All tipsters remain
anonymous.
The FBI Violent Crime Task Force seeks
the public’s help to identify and locate a bank robber dubbed the “Little Red
Riding Crook” who struck a Houston bank wearing a red raincoat-style jacket.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information
that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
On September 28, 2021, at approximately 11:59 a.m., the man walked into the Wells Fargo Bank located at 11105 Westheimer Rd. He went to a teller counter and presented a note demanding cash. The robber walked out of the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. Houston PD #1308298-21
The “Little Red Riding Crook” is described as a Hispanic man, in his mid-20s, approximately 5’9 to 5'10 tall with a thin body build, and a thin jaw line beard. In addition to the red raincoat-style jacket, the thief wore a black baseball cap, blue COVID-style facemask, black shirt, light jeans, and dark shoes.
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.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 25, 2021, a man entered Regions Bank located at 1502 Eldridge Pkwy. He walked behind the teller counter, pulled out a gun, and ordered the employees to give him cash. The suspect placed the undisclosed amount of money in a military green or khaki backpack, left the bank and was seen walking south through the parking lot. Houston PD #1148137-21
The same man is believed to have robbed another bank at approximately 11:24 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Member’s Choice Credit Union located at 1657 S. Fry Rd. in Katy, TX. He entered the bank, immediately pulled out a gun, corralled all employees behind the teller counter, and demanded cash. The suspect went behind the teller counter and placed an undisclosed amount of money into the same military backpack he had used the day before. After leaving the bank, he was seen running around the shopping center to the back of the bank. HCSO #2108-10270
Witnesses described the “Backpack Bandit” as a black male in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately 5’11” tall, with a thin build. On Wednesday he wore a white long-sleeved shirt, black Adidas track pants, and black sneakers. On Thursday he was dressed in a brown hoodie with a stripe down the sleeves that read “Los Angeles,” blue jeans, and orange or red sneakers. During both robberies, the man wore white-framed sunglasses, a black Adidas baseball cap, a black COVID mask, and black gloves.
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.
On Friday, May 14, 2021 at around 11:50
am, an unknown male entered a bank located at the 200 block of W. 19th Street,
in Houston, Texas. The male waited in
line until called up by an available employee. He approached the open teller
station and immediately handed the teller a note that demanded cash and
threatened that he would shoot her. The employee told the suspect she was a
financial consultant and did not have access to the teller cash drawers and
could not get him cash. The suspect looked down the teller line and realized
all other tellers were busy with other customers. He then grabbed his note and
left the bank without getting any money. The suspect walked northbound through
the parking lot and was not seen getting into a vehicle. Houston PD #643528-21
The suspect is described as a black
male, around 23 to 35 years old, 25 to 35 years old, thin build, wore a gray
hoodie with a red hood with unknown graphics, gray sweatpants, a black du-rag,
black shoes, and a black COVID mask.
On Monday May 3, 2021 at approximately
12:10 pm, an unknown male entered a bank, located within a grocery store at the
11700 block of S. Sam Houston Pkwy E., in Houston, Texas. The suspect waited in
line until called up by an available teller. He approached the open teller
station and immediately handed the teller a note that demanded cash and
threatened that he would shoot her. The suspect then gestured at his waistband
as though he was grabbing a pistol. The teller, in fear for her life, then gave
the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then took the cash and
the left the bank and the grocery store and was observed via surveillance
cameras walking westbound through the parking lot. It appears the suspect was
dropped off in a dark colored sedan with an unknown driver. Houston PD #586664-21
The suspect was described as a Black
male, 25 to 30 years old, around 5’9 to 5’11, thin, wearing a black hoodie with
the hood up over a black baseball cap, a neon yellow safety vest, light wash
denim jeans, white Air Max Vapor Max shoes, and a black Nike brand COVID mask. 
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at around
1:30 pm, an unknown male entered a bank at the 700 block of Main, in Houston,
Texas. The male lingered in the lobby for over ten minutes, writing on deposit
slips and using the ATM, before eventually approaching an open teller station.
The suspect then presented a demand note written on a deposit slip to the teller
that demanded cash and threatened that he had a gun. The teller did not
immediately open her teller drawer, so the suspect gestured towards his
waistband as though he was going to grab a gun. In fear for her safety, the
teller collected an undisclosed amount of cash and gave it to the suspect. The
suspect took the cash and left the bank walking onto Travis Street and no
vehicle was observed. Houston PD #388935-21.
The suspect was described as a Black male, approximately 5'5-5'8" tall, thin, wearing a black button-up shirt and black pants. The suspect wore a black COVID mask, was balding, and was described as being between 30-50 years old.
It is believed this same suspect robbed
this same bank on Feb. 22, 2021 and attempted to rob another bank located
inside the Galleria Mall on Feb. 26, 2021. In both of those incidents, the
suspect wore a chef’s jacket. (Houston PD #243360-21 and 263905-21)
On Friday, February 26, 2021 at around
12:30 pm, an unknown male entered a bank, located at the 5000 block of
Westheimer, in Houston, Texas. The male stood around in the lobby for a while,
acting suspiciously, and then walked up to the counter and handed the teller a
note demanding money. The teller informed the suspect that she had already contacted
the police due to his suspicious behavior, so the suspect grabbed the demand
note and fled the location in an unknown direction. Houston PD #263905-21
The suspect is described as a black
male, around 23 to 27 years old, 130 to 150 pounds, camo beanie, camo jacket,
red chef’s coat and blue Covid mask.
On Monday, February 22, 2021 at around
9:05 am, an unknown male entered the J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, located at 712
Main Street, in Houston, TX. The male lingered in the lobby waiting for a teller
station to open up and wrote on a deposit slip while waiting. Once a teller
station became available, the suspect approached the teller and gave her the
deposit slip. The teller did not immediately read the slip, on which the
suspect had written a demand for money. The suspect then verbally demanded cash
and reached around his waistband. The teller believed she saw the outline of a
gun and in fear for her life; she gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of
money. The suspect took the money and fled the bank on foot. Houston PD #243360-21.
The suspect was described as a black
male, approximately 25-30 years of age, 5’8” – 5’9” tall, and a slender build.
The suspect wore a white chef’s jacket with a gray/red open hooded jacket over
it. A Houston Astros baseball cap, a COVID mask, black pants, black shoes, and
clear food service gloves. 
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at approximately
12:15 pm, an unknown male entered the IBC Bank, located at 3200 Woodridge Drive,
in Houston, Texas. The male immediately walked towards the teller station, handed
the teller a note that demanded money and then threatened her. In fear for her
life, the employee’s ran to the back of the bank and locked themselves into a
secure room. The suspect, unable to get any money, eventually ran out of the
bank and was observed by witnesses leaving the scene in a white Ford Fusion
with no license plates. Houston PD #1636369-20.
The suspect is described as a black
male, approximately 20-30 years old, 5’9 to 6’0, thin, wearing a
black/camouflage jacket, black pants, yellow sneakers, a black COVID mask,
reflective sunglasses, and a black baseball cap.
On Monday, August 17, 2020, at around 11:52
am, two unknown males approached the Family Dollar, located at 7501 Homestead,
Houston Texas. A courier was exiting the location with deposits from the store
when the suspects pointed a handgun at him while demanded his moneybag. One of
the suspects then shot the courier and then took the moneybag. Both suspects
fled in an unknown direction. The courier was transported to the hospital with
non-life threatening injuries. Houston PD #1085045-20
Suspect #1: Described as a black male, 24-30
years of age, 5’7”- 6’00, slender build, dreadlocks with gold tips, wearing a
blue shirt and basketball shorts armed with a semi-automatic pistol. Suspect #2: Described as a black male, 24-30
years of age, 5’6, medium build, with a low fade, and white t-shirt. 
On August 6, 2020, at approximately 9:24
a.m., the man walked into the First Convenience Bank located at 5801 S. Gessner
Rd. He approached an open teller station, presented a note demanding cash and
threatened the teller. The teller complied, fearing for personal safety. The
suspect ran away with an undisclosed amount of money and was seen heading
southbound on S. Gessner Rd.
The FBI Violent Crime Task Force is also seeking the identity of this suspect in connection with a robbery that took place at the First Convenience Bank located within a Kroger at 9919 Westheimer Rd., in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Find those details at: https://www.houstonpolicerobbery.org/2020/08/identity-of-west-houston-bank-robbery.html
“The Baby Blue Bandit” is now described
as a light-skinned African-American male, between in his 30s or 40s,
approximately 5’9” tall with a thin body build. The suspect wore a black hoodie
with the hood up with an unknown logo on the front, a white mask, white gloves,
a black do-rag, black sunglasses, black pants, and black sneakers.
On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at around
2:28 pm, an unknown male entered the First Convenience Bank located within a
Kroger at 9919 Westheimer Road, in Houston, Texas. The male approached an open
teller station and presented a demand note to the teller that demanded cash and
threatened the teller. In fear for her life, the teller gave the suspect an
undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect collected the cash and ran out of the Kroger
and was observed via surveillance cameras running across the street from the
Kroger. Houston #995876-20
The suspect is described as a
light-skinned Black male or a Hispanic male, approximately 5’9”-5’10” tall,
thin build, wearing a light blue hoodie with the hood up that said “WESTSIDE”
on the front, a white mask, light blue gloves, a black do-rag, black
sunglasses, black pants, and black sneakers. The suspect was described as being
between 20-30 years of age.
From surveillance images and witness descriptions, the suspect is described as a black male, 30 to 39 years old, around 6’0”, and a large frame. The suspect wore a black bandana over his face, a black hoodie pulled over his head, a black True Religion brand “letterman” jacket with a red “02” and “TR” on the front and a red and white “TR” with TRUE RLGN written inside the letters and a gray wild cat on the back, and black pants. 
On Thursday, June 11, 2020, at
approximately 1:38 p.m., a man walked into the First Convenience Bank located
within the Mi Tienda store in north Houston at 3800 Little York Road. Wearing
an M1 motorcycle mask and sunglasses, he approached an open teller station and made
a verbal demand for cash. When the teller refused to comply, the suspect left
the bank without obtaining any money.
Next, at approximately 4:35 p.m., the same man entered the Woodforest National Bank, located in northwest Houston within the Walmart at 13484 Northwest Freeway. He approached an open teller station and verbally demanded cash. Fearing for personal safety, the teller complied. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled in a dark green, older model, Isuzu Rodeo, with faded paint on the hood and roof.
Witnesses describe “The MotoMask Mugger” as an African-American male, in his 30s or 40s, approximately 5’9” tall with a medium to stocky body build. Except for a red baseball cap, the suspect dressed in all black, including the M1 motorcycle mask, sunglasses, a do-rag, a long-sleeved, button-up “work” shirt, pants and tennis shoes. The suspect also wore a lanyard around his neck and appears to have a pierced left ear. Houston PD #773642-20
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering
up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of this
bank robber. If you have any information, please call the Crime Stoppers tip
line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI Houston Field Office at (713) 693-5000.
Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or visit www.crime-stoppers.org.
Tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Crime Stoppers of
Houston app, which can be downloaded at the app store for both iPhone and
Android devices. All tipsters remain anonymous.
