Archive for the ‘bank robbery’ Category
2010-06-01 Northwest Savings Bank, Erie, PA
Bank Robbery
NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK, 121 West 26th Street, Erie, PA, Tuesday, 06/01/2010, 12:57PM.
M.O.
Lone male put on hat and mask in vestibule of bank, continued into bank, and approached teller. Pointed two handguns as he demanded money from teller. Provided black messenger-type bag to put money in. Possibly fled in a red Chevrolet SUV.
Description
Male, (white, light-skinned black, or Hispanic), about 5’3″, thin build, wearing black tossle cap, sunglasses, scarf over lower half of face, long-sleeve gray shirt, dark pants, dark boots, dark-colored gloves. Spoke with an accent. Armed with black semiautomatic and silver semiautomatic pistols. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Contact
Erie Police Department, 814-870-1125
FBI – Erie Resident Agency, 814-452-4516
2010-01-19 Wesbanco, Wheeling, WV
Filed under: Takeover, Weapon shown, West Virginia, bank robbery |
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Bank Robbery
WESBANCO, 141 Zane Street, Wheeling, WV, Tuesday, 01/19/2010, 10:35AM
M.O.
Lone white male armed with large black handgun entered bank, pulling bandana up over face as he came through the entryway into the main lobby. Vaulted teller counter and ordered multiple tellers to open their drawers. Picked through top drawers as if to avoid security devices. Apologized as he was leaving, saying economic times were hard and he needed money. Fled in unknown direction. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, late 20′s – early 30′s, 5’8″ – 5’10″, 170 – 190 lbs., medium build, possible shaved head, soft voice, New York Yankees ball cap, light-colored bandana over face, blue plaid flannel shirt worn over a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, tan work boots.
Contact
Wheeling Police Department, 304-234-3661
FBI – Wheeling Resident Agency, 304-232-4464
2009-11-25 First Niagara Bank, East McKeesport, PA
Filed under: Pittsburgh Metro, Takeover, Weapon shown, bank robbery |
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Bank Robbery
FIRST NIAGARA BANK, 1135 Fifth Avenue, East McKeesport, PA, Wednesday, 11/25/2009, 1:17PM.
M.O.
Lone white male entered through front door. Displayed black pistol. Made oral demand for money from multiple tellers while waving weapon at tellers and customers. Told the tellers: “Give me all your large bills….” Exited front door and fled across street to unknown location. No vehicle seen. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 30’s-40’s, 5’9” – 6’0”, 200 – 230 lbs., gray pants, black hooded sweatshirt with zipper, black gloves, tennis shoes.
Contact
East McKeesport Police Department, 412-824-0324
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2009-11-18 PNC Bank, North Huntingdon, PA
Filed under: Takeover, Weapon shown, Western PA, bank robbery |
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Bank Robbery
PNC BANK, 8931 Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA, Wednesday, 11/18/2009, 1:12PM.
M. O.
Lone white male entered through front door. Displayed black revolver which may have been plastic and forced customer to the floor. Made oral demand for money from multiple tellers while waving weapon at both tellers and platform personnel. Passed blue cloth bags to tellers to put money in. Told the tellers: “No dye packs!” Exited front door and attempted to run up steps behind the branch when dye packs exploded and bags containing money were dropped. No vehicle seen. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 40′s, 5’10 – 6’0″, about 200 lbs., appeared to be wearing a fake mustache, sunglasses; blue baseball cap with emblem on front, light gray sweatshirt-type zipper jacket with black collar and emblem on left chest, blue sweatpants, brown gloves, brown hiking-type shoes.
Contact
North Huntingdon Police Department, 724-863-8800
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
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
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
