Seeking Public's Assistance on Bank Robberies in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Division of the FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate the individual believed to be responsible for at least four bank robberies in Philadelphia since December 3, 2008, nicknamed the "Northeast Hood Bandit."

The unknown subject is believed to be responsible for the following bank robberies:

1. 12/3/2008, at 3:06 PM: TD Bank, 2520 Grant Avenue
2. 12/5/2008, at 4:41 PM: Citizens Bank, 2014 Cottman Avenue
3. 12/12/2008, at 2:36 PM: Citizens Bank, 2910 Cottman Avenue
4. 12/28/2008, at 11:45 AM: Citizens Bank, 9218 Cottman Avenue

The subject is described as a white male, in his 20's, 5'6" to 5'10" tall, with a thin to medium build, usually clean or recently shaven. In all of the robberies the subject wore some type of hooded sweatshirt, usually with writing on the front, with the hood down, a dark-colored knit cap and black gloves. In all four of the robberies the subject presented a threatening demand note to a teller.

Two photographs from the most recent robbery, the Citizens Bank branch at 9218 Cottman Avenue on 12/28/2008, are below.

The subject should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.

To view flyers of other bank robbery subjects wanted by the FBI/Major Crimes Task Force, visit www.ppdonline.org and click on the Detective box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.

 

 

 

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