Robbery of the Third Federal Bank

The FBI is requesting the assistance of the public to identify the individual alleged to be responsible for the robbery of the Third Federal Bank located at 4625 Frankford Avenue, on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at approximately 3:00 p.m.

The subject is described as a Black male with a light complexion or a Hispanic male, in his mid 30's, approximately 5'8" to 5'9", and a husky build but not overweight.  He had dark eyes, very short black hair and a goatee with scruffy facial hair.  He was wearing a bright blue oversized t-shirt, black shorts and sunglasses on the top of his head.
 
The robber entered the bank, approached the teller counter and presented a demand note that indicated he had a gun.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the bank running south on Frankford Avenue and east on Orthodox Street.  There were no injuries.

Two surveillance photos of the subject are below. 

Anyone with information regarding this robbery should contact the FBI at (215) 418-4000.

To view flyers of other bank robbery subjects wanted by the FBI/Major Crimes Task Force, access Police Blotter On Demand, from Comcast Digital Cable's Channel 1, which features regularly updated, in-depth video profiles of local bank robbers or visit www.ppdonline.org and click on the detective box and the violent crimes task force link.

 

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