FBI Seeking Public Assistance

The Philadelphia Division of the FBI and The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J, Embreeville are requesting the public's assistance to identify and locate an individual alleged to be responsible for the robbery of the National Penn Bank branch located at 1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA, on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at approximately 11:30 a.m.

The subject is described as a black male in his mid to late 20's wearing a black baseball cap with the letters "CR" on the front and a sticker tag still visible on the bill of the cap, black wire rimmed sunglasses, an oversized black long-sleeved shirt with the appearance of a white T-shirt underneath, and faded baggy blue jeans that appeared to have a square-shaped frayed area on the right thigh. Three surveillance photos of the subject are attached.

After entering the bank, the suspect wrote a demand note at a writing station in the bank. In the demand note, the suspect implied that he had a weapon, however no weapon was displayed. The suspect approached a teller and gave her the demand note. The teller provided the suspect with an undisclosed amount of cash, and the suspect fled the bank on foot. No vehicle was observed.

Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of this individual. Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers can be reached toll free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS, and all calls can remain anonymous.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery should contact either the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Pennsylvania State Police, Embreeville Barracks, at 484-340-3241.

 

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