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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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