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 robbery of the Wachovia Bank branch located at 2904 Island Avenue earlier today.

At approximately 2:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the branch and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the male fled on foot in an unknown direction. The subject is described as a black male, late 50’s to 60 years of age, 5’4” to 5’6” tall, medium build, dark complexion, wearing a light colored baseball cap with lettering or a logo on the front, red and blue checkered or plaid button down shirt, and a tan zippered windbreaker type jacket.

Three 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.ppdonline.org and click on the Detectives Box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.

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