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For Immediate Release
October 9, 2008
FBI Philadelphia
Contact: Special Agent Jerri Williams
(215) 418-4043


Robbery of Wachovia Bank

The FBI is requesting the assistance of the public to identify the individual alleged to be responsible for the robbery of the Wachovia Bank branch located at 2300 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at approximately 3:35 p.m.

The subject is described as a white male, in his mid 20's to 30 years old, approximately 6'0" to 6'3", with a thin build.   His hair and goatee were strawberry blond.  He was wearing a dark colored hooded sweat shirt and black sneakers.

The robber entered the bank, approached the counter and passed a threatening demand note to the teller.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the bank on foot heading East on Snyder Ave.  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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