Archive for the ‘bank robbery’ Category
2012-3-23 First Niagara Bank, Perrysville Avenue Pittsburgh
Filed under: bank robbery, Note used, Pittsburgh Metro, Weapon shown, Western PA |
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FIRST NIAGARA BANK – PERRYSVILLE BRANCH ROBBED
PITTSBURGH: On Friday, March 23, 2012 at 3:29PM, Zone 1 Officers responded to the 4000 block of Perrysville Avenue (First Niagara Bank) for a bank robbery which had just occurred.
It is reported by a bank employee he was approached at the teller window by a white female who appeared to be staggering and shaking. She placed a note at the window which read “This is a stick up. No dye,packs, no alarms. Nobody gets hurt.” The teller reported that he thought this was a joke as the entire
teller cage is enclosed with protective glass. The teller reported that the female actor pulled a gun from her purse slid it under the slot in the window at the teller station and stated, “This is not a joke.” The employee complied with the demands and gave over an undisclosed amount of US Currency. The actor exited the bank and turned onto Perrysville Avenue.
The actor was described as a w/f, 5’7”, 125lbs, thin build, pale complexion, 30-40yo wearing a tan sun visor, sunglasses, what appeared to be a blond wig wore in a beehive type hairstyle, black hoodie and black pants.
PBP Robbery Squad and the MCU arrived to process the scene. Surveillance footage has been released and is below.
The PBP Robbery Squad is conducting this investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this robbery or can identify the suspect in the attached photos is asked to contact the Robbery Squad at 412-323-7151. Callers may remain anonymous.
2011-09-26 Family First Federal Credit Union, New Castle, PA
Filed under: bank robbery, Takeover, Weapon shown, Western PA |
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Bank Robbery
FAMILY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, 917 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA, Monday, 09/26/2011, 1:15PM.
M.O.
Two masked males entered the credit union, one armed with a silver pistol. Jumped over counter. Pushed two employees down to floor. One robber placed pistol at employee’s back. Fled in small dark car. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
#1: Male, black, 5’9″ – 5’10″, average build, black Chicago Bulls ball cap, sunglasses, blue bandana over face, sport type jacket with dark blue sleeves and light blue front (back with distinctive red symbol), jeans, white gloves, black & white tennis shoes.
#2: Male, unknown race, 5’9″ – 5’10″, average build, dark hooded sweatshirt, black & white striped bandana on face, dark pants, black & white tennis shoes, brown gloves. Carried small silver pistol.
Contact
New Castle Police Department, 724-656-3588
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801
2011-05-05 Northwest Savings Bank, 535 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Filed under: bank robbery, No weapon shown, Note used, Pittsburgh Metro |
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Bank Robbery
NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK, Oliver Building, 535 Smithfield Street, Pitsburgh, PA, Thursday, 05/05/2011, 2:11PM.
M.O.
Lone white male wearing wig passed note to teller. Also made oral demand for money, threatening (with profanity) to jump the counter and cut the teller’s throat. Note warned against using specific security devices. No weapon displayed. Fled on foot toward Mellon Square.
Description
Male, white, about 5’10″, thin to medium build, black wig, tattoos on arms; wearing red ball cap with eagle on it, black sunglasses, gray T-shirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2010-11-23 Huntington Bank, Morgantown, WV
Bank Robbery
HUNTINGTON BANK, Cheat Lake Branch, 312 Cheat Road, Morgantown, WV, Tuesday, 11/23/2010, 1:30PM.
M.O.
Lone masked white male armed with handgun approached teller and demanded money. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 5’8″ – 5’11″, brown hair, wearing black toboggan-type hat with Pittsburgh Steelers logo, ski mask, green/black plaid shirt, glove on right hand. Carried silver-colored semi-automatic pistol.
Contact
West Virginia State Police, 304-285-3200
FBI – Clarksburg Resident Agency, 304-624-6200
2010-09-23 First National Bank, Harbor Creek, PA
Bank Robbery
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, 7012 Buffalo Road, Harbor Creek, PA, Thursday, 09/23/2010, 12:54PM.
M.O.
Lone black male armed with handgun approached teller, put backpack on counter, and made oral demand for money. Raised his shirt to show the teller the handle of a black semiautomatic pistol in his waistband. Fled in unknown direction. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, 25 – 30 years, 5’8″ – 6’0″, slender build, medium to dark complexion, clean-shaven, wearing light-colored ball cap, polo shirt with horizontal stripes, light-colored pants.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, Troop E, Erie, PA, 814-898-1641
2010-09-10 ESB Bank, Beaver Falls, PA
Filed under: bank robbery, No weapon shown, Oral demand only, Western PA |
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Bank Robbery
ESB BANK, 2521 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA, Friday, 09/10/2010, 3:05PM.
M.O.
Lone white male made oral demand for money. No weapon displayed.
Description
Male, white, early 30′s, 5’8″ – 5’9″, heavy build, wearing ball cap with unknown writing, striped shirt, sunglasses.
Contact
Chippewa Township Police Department, 724-775-0883
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8866
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
2010-04-30 Chase Bank, Charleston, WV
Filed under: bank robbery, No weapon shown, Note used, West Virginia |
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Bank Robbery
CHASE BANK, 200 Kanawha Mall, Charleston, WV, Friday, 04/30/2010, 9:35AM.
M.O.
Lone white male approached teller and passed demand note. Said he had a weapon, but did not display one. Fled scene in large, dark-colored sedan. POSSIBLY ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 45 – 60 years, 5’7″ – 5’10″, 150 – 170 lbs., bald; wearing white ball cap, gray or blue plaid short-sleeve shirt, jeans.
Contact
Charleston Police Department, 304-348-6480
FBI – Charleston Resident Agency, 304-346-3232
2010-01-19 Wesbanco, Wheeling, WV
Filed under: bank robbery, Takeover, Weapon shown, West Virginia |
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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: bank robbery, Pittsburgh Metro, Takeover, Weapon shown |
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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: bank robbery, Takeover, Weapon shown, Western PA |
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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: bank robbery, Takeover, Weapon shown, Western PA |
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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
