2009-07-31 National City Bank, Mt. Pleasant, PA
Filed under: Takeover, Weapon shown, Western PA, bank robbery |
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Bank Robbery
National City Bank, 632 West Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA, Friday, 07/31/2009, 11:41AM.
M.O.
Lone white male with ski-mask and dark-colored automatic entered through front door. Used profanity to make oral demand for money from multiple tellers. Exited front door and ran through drive-in beside bank. No vehicle seen. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 30’s, 5”7″ – 5′10″, 150 – 180 lbs., black jacket with hood, black ski mask, black gloves, khaki slacks, white tennis shoes, carried canvas bag.
Contact
Mt. Pleasant Police Department, 724-547-7210
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2009-06-29 National City Bank, Mount Morris, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 286 Mount Morris Road, Mount Morris, PA, Monday, 06/29/2009, 2:37PM.
M.O.
Lone white male with mask and pistol-grip pump shotgun entered branch through front door. Attempted to go behind the teller line, then jumped up on counter when he could not open teller access gate. Made oral demand for money. Exited bank and ran between two homes across from the branch. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, early-20’s, 5′7″ – 5′10″, about 150 lbs., dressed all in black, black cap, black ski mask, black sleeveless T-shirt, black slacks, and black tennis shoes.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-627-6151
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2009-06-23 National City Bank, Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
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Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 101 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 06/23/2009, 3:32PM.
M.O.
Lone black male armed with black handgun entered the branch through the side entrance. Stood between two tellers and made several oral demands for money. Exited through the same entrance and fled in a beige pick-up truck. No accomplice was seen. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, approximately 5′7″ – 5′9″, 190 – 200 lbs., stocky build, wore sunglasses, gray turtleneck pulled up over lower portion of face, black slacks, black hat, and black tennis shoes. Carried black gym bag.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2009-04-22 National City Bank, Mt. Morris, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 286 Mount Morris Road, Mount Morris, PA, Monday, 04/22/2009, 9:32AM.
M.O.
Lone masked white male entered bank and brandished large chrome-plated revolver. Placed blue duffel bag on counter and demanded money. Pointed gun at several tellers and was loud and very aggressive, threatening to “shoot and kill”. Fled on foot. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 30 – 40 yrs., 6″ – 6″1″, 185 – 200 lbs., dressed all in black: black ski mask, black leather jacket, black slacks and black gloves.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-627-6151
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2009-04-08 National City Bank, Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Filed under: No weapon shown, Oral demand only, Pittsburgh Metro |
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Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 3700 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday, 04/08/2009, 11:15AM.
M.O.
Suspect entered bank and went directly to the teller station, verbally demanding money. Very calm and soft spoken, displaying no sense of urgency. Placed money in a red cloth bag, exited through front entrance, fled on foot.
Description
Male, black, 35 – 40 hears, 5′8″ – 5′10″, 185 – 200 lbs.; wore long-sleeve white shirt without collar, gray hooded sweatshirt underneath, light gray baseball cap with yellow peak, jeans, tennis shoes; black bandana held over lower half of face; carried red cloth bag with the letters “A”, “B”, and what appears to be “O” on the front.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2009-01-15 Charleroi Federal Savings, Greensburg, PA
Bank Robbery
CHARLEROI FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, 105 Walton Tea Room Road, Greensburg, PA, Thursday, 01/15/2009, 12:37PM.
M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note which threatened a weapon. Told the teller it was not a joke (or a game). No weapon actually displayed. Put money in a blue bank bag. Fled in a maroon 4-door Chrysler.
Description
Male, white, 30’s, about 6′0″, about 200 lbs.; wearing blue ball cap, sunglasses, gray hooded sweatshirt with hood up over cap, blue/tan plaid scarf wrapped around face, blue winter coat, gloves, blue jeans.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-832-3288
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2008-12-22 National City Bank, Butler, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 364 Center Avenue, Butler, PA, Monday, 12/22/2008, 3:24PM.
M.O.
Lone armed white male passed robbery note written on savings withdrawal slip, demanding specific currency. Wrote note out after entering the branch. Black semiautomatic pistol visible in his waistband. Fled on foot, no vehicle seen. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, early 30’s, 5′8″ – 5′10″, about 175 lbs., unshaven with “scruffy” beard; wearing dark blue tossel hat, heavy winter coat with hood, jeans and tennis shoes.
Contact
Butler Police Department, 724-287-7743
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801
2008-11-24 National City Bank, Waynesburg, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 77 West High Street, Waynesburg, PA, Monday, 11/24/2008, 2:39PM.
M.O.
Lone masked male armed with semiautomatic pistol followed customer into bank. First robbed the customer, then robbed multiple teller stations. Pointed pistol at each teller and made loud demands, using profanity. Carried pillowcase to put money in. Also carried an open umbrella inside the bank during entire robbery. Exited bank through rear entrance and fled on foot down alley. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, race unknown, possibly mid-30’s, 5′7″ – 5′10″, about 165 lbs.; light-colored hood, face completely covered with black cloth, bluish-green jacket, gloves, blue jeans, sneakers. Armed with black semiautomatic.
Contact
Waynesburg Police Department, 724-627-8113
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2008-10-20 Northern Hancock Bank & Trust, Chester, WV
Bank Robbery
NORTHERN HANCOCK BANK & TRUST, 715 Carolina Avenue, Chester, WV, Monday, 10/20/2008, 11:17AM.
M.O.
Two males arrived at bank in red Tracker-style vehicle, backed it into a parking space. Both suspects entered bank. #1 told teller he would like to make a withdrawal. When asked what name was on account, #1 pulled a small black revolver and pointed it at the victim teller. Ordered teller to put money in a bag, which #2 was carrying. #2 also took bag to another teller to get money. #2 also armed. They put tellers down on floor before leaving bank. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
#1: Male, possibly Filipino, 20’s, shorter than suspect #2, sunglasses, ball cap.
#2: Male, white, 20’s (looked a little younger than #1), toboggan-style hat, sunglasses, sweatshirt.
Contact
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 304-564-3311
FBI – Wheeling Resident Agency, 304 232-4464
2008-10-04 Fidelity Bank, Ross Township, PA
Bank Robbery
FIDELITY BANK, 1009 Perry Highway, Ross Township, PA, Saturday, 10/04/2008, 10:20AM.
M.O.
Lone white male entered branch, made oral demand and also presented a note.
Description
Male, white, mid-late 20’s, 5′8″ – 5′10″, 140 – 150 lbs., blue baseball cap, gray short-sleeve shirt with white long-sleeve shirt underneath.
Contact
Ross Township Police Department, 412-931-9070
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2008-08-26 Citizens Bank (inside Giant Eagle), Monroeville, PA
Filed under: No weapon shown, Pittsburgh Metro | Tags: bank robbery, crime
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Attempted Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK (inside Giant Eagle), 4010 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA, Tuesday, 08/26/2008, 3:32PM.
M.O.
Attempted robbery of branch inside supermarket. Lone white male wearing sunglasses, mask over lower part of face, and gloves approached the teller counter. The teller got up and moved away from the station. Suspect then left.
Description
Male, white, 20’s, 5’6″ – 5’7″, 160 – 170 lbs.; wearing gray hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, black sunglasses, black bandana covering lower part of face, white gloves, white t-shirt, and blue jeans. Carried a green courier bag.
Contact
Monroeville Police Department, 412-856-3324
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2008-08-12 Hancock County Savings Bank, New Cumberland, WV
Bank Robbery
HANCOCK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, 1200 Ridge Avenue, New Cumberland, WV, Tuesday, 08/12/2008, 12:10PM.
M.O.
Lone masked male pointed semiautomatic handgun at multiple tellers. Went over the counter and demanded money in a soft voice. Used long white cloth bag to put money in. Exited bank and ran across some yards to a wooded hillside area. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, race undetermined, about 5′3″ – 5′4″, 125 – 140 lbs., hat, sunglasses, black mask, black sweatshirt, black pants, black boots. Black-colored semiautomatic.
Contact
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 304-387-4100
New Cumberland Police Department, 304-569-3383
FBI – Wheeling Resident Agency, 304-232-4464
2008-08-11 Clearfield Bank & Trust, Curwensville, PA
Bank Robbery
CLEARFIELD BANK & TRUST, 407 Walnut Street, Curwensville, PA, Monday, 08/11/2008, 12:44PM.
M.O.
Lone white male approached teller and demanded money. He then pulled up his shirt and displayed a handgun. Had sleeve pulled down over his right hand, concealing that hand. Put cash in his sweatshirt pocket and kept hand in pocket. Exited bank, crossed State Street (State Route 879) and was last seen walking at normal pace south on Walnut Street. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 35 – 40 years, 5′7″ – 6′0″, 160 lbs. or more, possible muscular build, possible beginnings of a goatee, brown hair (possibly shoulder-length), sideburns; wearing dark-colored ball cap with sunglasses on top of hat, khaki/tan long-sleeve hooded sweatshirt zipped up (sweatshirt had design of what appears to be a dragon on the back and also a design on the left front chest), brown/tan camouflage shorts worn just below the knee, white ankle socks, white running shoes with dark trim. Handgun described as black with silver trim.
Contact
Any of the following:
Curwensville Borough Police Department, 814-236-3858
Clearfield County 911 Dispatch Center, 814-765-1533
Clearfield County Crime Stoppers 1-800-376-4700
Pennsylvania State Police, Punxsutawney, PA, 814-938-0510
Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield, PA, 814-857-3800
FBI – Laurel Highlands Resident Agency, 814-262-9290
2008-04-23 National City Bank, New Kensington, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 333 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA, Wednesday,
04/23/2008, 9:36AM.
M.O.
Three masked black males armed with semiautomatic pistols did takeover
robbery. All wearing straw hats, plastic masks, and suit jackets.
Very aggressive, shouting threats and profanity at employees and
demanding money. Put two employees face down on floor & cuffed them
behind the back with plastic tie wraps. Suspects may have attempted to
create a diversion before the robbery by firing shots into a local
store. Possibly escaped in a Jeep Grand Cherokee. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Descriptions
Suspect #1
Male, black, 30’s, 5′7 to 5′10, 160 to 170 lbs, wearing straw hat,
black gloves, white shirt, blue suit, white tennis shoes, plastic
mask.
Suspect #2
Male, black, 30’s, 5′7 to 5′10, 160 to 170 lbs, wearing straw hat,
black gloves, blue shirt, black suit, black tennis shoes, plastic
mask.
Suspect #3
Male, black, 30’s, 5′7 to 5′10, 160 to 170 lbs, wearing straw hat,
black gloves, white shirt, black suit, brown shoes, plastic mask.
Contact
New Kensington Police Department, 724-339-7533
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2008-04-15 National City Bank, North Huntingdon, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 8931 Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA, Tuesday, 04/15/2008, 9:36AM.
M.O.
Two males entered the branch and went to separate teller stations, tossing garbage bags to the tellers and demanding they be filled. Made additional verbal demands. No weapons shown. Fled scene in a silver Hyundai.
Descriptions
Suspect #1
Male, white, 20 – 30 years, about 165 lbs., about 58, wearing black hooded sweatshirt, black gloves, gray tennis shoes, black ski mask covering lower half of face, black sunglasses, brown slacks.
Suspect #2
Male, black, 20 – 30 years, about 165 lbs., about 58, wearing gray hooded sweatshirt with Penguins on front, black gloves, gray slacks, black ski mask, white tennis shoes, black sunglasses.
Contact
North Huntingdon Police Department, 724- 863-8800
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
Serial Bank Robber 2006A – Update
$5000 REWARD
Bank Robberies
Based upon photos and m.o., it is believed that all of the above bank robberies were committed by the same person. At least 11 robberies have occurred between 04/12/2006 and 03/12/2008 across western Pennsylvania. Banks have been robbed in New Castle (#1), Zelienople (#1), Zelienople (#2), Waynesburg, Grove City, Clarion (#1), Dubois, Clarion (#2), Butler Township, Butler, and New Castle (#2). (Click on the above-listed cities to see details of those robberies.)
M.O.
Approaches teller and displays demand note (however, he keeps and takes it with him). Sometimes orally threatens a weapon and sometimes gestures toward waistband as if reaching for weapon, but no weapon actually shown. In some robberies, has been verbally abusive and has used profanity toward the teller. On one occasion, he punched a female teller in the chest. In a robbery on 09/07/2007, fled in a 1996-1999 silver Ford Taurus.
Description
Male, white (sometimes described as Hispanic-looking), early 30’s to early 40’s, approximately 5’7” – 5’9”, average build, dark hair, usually a mustache, always wears sunglasses. On 2 occasions, wore clothing with “Cleveland Browns” logos.
Contact
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801
Or call the police department in any of the above-named cities
2008-03-12 Huntington National Bank, New Castle, PA
Filed under: No weapon shown, Note used, Serial robbers, Western PA |
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Bank Robbery
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, 1144 Butler Avenue, New Castle, PA, Wednesday, 03/12/2008, 10:30AM.
M.O.
Lone white male unfolded a robbery note for teller to see. Note threatened a gun, but no weapon actually displayed.
(This is believed to be a serial bank robber who has robbed a total of 11 banks in Western Pennsylvania since April 2006.)
Description
Male, white, late 30’s to 40’s, 5′7″ – 5′9″, average build, dark hair and mustache; wearing Steelers stocking cap, sunglasses, tan jacket, light-colored pants, dark gloves, black shoes.
Contact
New Castle Police Department, 724-658-4741
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8866
2008-03-04 National City Bank, Allison Park, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 2412 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA, Tuesday,
03/04/2008, 10:08AM.
M.O.
Lone black male took over branch, jumped over teller counter and
forced head teller at gunpoint into vault. Forced all employees to lie
on the floor. Escaped via stolen vehicle recovered shortly after
robbery. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, approximately 30 years, 5′10″ – 6′0″, 200 – 220 lbs.,
wearing black knit cap, black scarf covering lower half of face,
gloves, checked winter coat, baggy jeans, black shoes, sunglasses;
carried black duffel bag. Armed with dark automatic.
Contact
Hampton Township Police Department, 412-486-0900
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2008-02-01 National City Bank, Carnegie, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 101 West Main Street, Carnegie, PA, Friday, 02/01/2008, 12:16PM.
M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note. No weapon shown. Fled on foot through alleyway behind bank..
Description
Male, white, 5′10″ – 6′0″, about 170 lbs., beard stubble, wearing nylon jacket with hood (left sleeve red, back black, right sleeve white), jeans, hood pulled over his head.
Contact
Carnegie Police Department, 412-279-4589
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2008-01-23 Parkvale Bank, Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Bank Robbery
PARKVALE BANK, 4300 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday, 01/23/2008, 1:00PM.
M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note. No weapon shown. Fled on foot.
Description
Male, white, about 5′7,” about 160 lbs., brown eyes, wearing dark knit hat pulled low over eyebrows, cream-colored cable-knit sweater pulled up over lower half of face, dark jacket.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
