Robbery of the Wachovia Bank Today

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the armed robbery of the Wachovia Bank branch located at 2701 South 3rd Street (at Oregon Avenue) in Philadelphia earlier today.

At approximately 9:44 a.m. the subject entered the bank branch, approached the teller counter, and displayed a dark-colored semi-automatic pistol. The subject is described as a black male, 25 to 30 years of age, medium to dark complexion, over 6' tall, 180 to 200 pounds, wearing a white hat, large eyeglasses, a black collarless shirt, brown sports coat and dark slacks or dress pants.

After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, which he placed into a black canvass bag with a draw-string at the top, he fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Two photographs from the bank's security cameras are below. This subject is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of this subject. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

To view flyers of this and other bank robbery subject wanted by the FBI/Major Crimes Task Force, please visit www.pdonline.org and click on the Detectives Box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.

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