Archive for the ‘No weapon shown’ Category

2007-06-12 Parkvale Bank, Wyoming Street, Pittsburgh, PA

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Bank Robbery
PARKVALE BANK, 55 Wyoming Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 06/12/2007, 3:52PM.

M.O.
Lone black male passed note which threatened a gun. No weapon actually shown. Subject entered the bank and talked to Customer Service about opening an account approximately a half hour before the robbery.

Description
Male, black, 20 – 25 years, 5’6″ – 5’8″, slim build; wearing ball cap, over-sized white T-shirt, light-colored sweatpants with dark stripe, black shoes.

Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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2007-06-08 S & T Bank, Butler Township, PA

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Bank Robbery
S & T BANK, 220 New Castle Road, Butler, PA, Friday, 06/08/2007, 10:26AM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note.  No weapon shown.

Description
Male, white, 35 – 45 years, about 5’8″, average build, dark hair, mustache; wearing black/gold/white ball cap, aviator-style sunglasses, long-sleeved green shirt, jeans.

Contact
Butler Township Police Department, 724-285-9600
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2007-05-24 Apollo Trust, Apollo, PA

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Bank Robbery
APOLLO TRUST, 201 North Warren Avenue, Apollo, PA, Thursday, 05/24/2007, 10:00AM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note.  No weapon shown.

Description
Male, white, 35 – 45 years, 5’11″ – 6’0″, heavy build; wearing baseball cap, flannel long-sleeve shirt, white shirt underneath flannel shirt, khaki shorts.

Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-543-2011
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2007-04-25 Sky Bank, Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA

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Bank Robbery
SKY BANK, 650 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday, 04/25/2007, 2:06PM.

M.O.
Lone black male made oral demand for money.  No weapon shown.

Description
Male, black, 40′s, about 5’10″, about 180 lbs., medium build, goatee; wearing fishing-style hat, blue jacket, jeans.

Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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2007-04-11 First National Bank, East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, 490 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday, 04/11/2007, 12:56PM.

M.O.
Lone black male made oral demand for money. No weapon shown.

Description
Male, black, 20 – 30 years, about 5’6″, about 160 lbs., thin build, dark skin, goatee; wearing blue Chicago Cubs baseball cap, prescription glasses with thick black frames, dark blue pants and shirt, blue jacket (appeared to be a work uniform).

Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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2007-03-30 Citizens Bank (inside Giant Eagle), Edgewood, PA

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Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK (inside Giant Eagle), Edgewood Towne Center, 1705 South Braddock Avenue, Edgewood, PA, Friday, 03/30/2007, 3:55PM.

M.O.
Lone black male passed robbery note. Threatened a gun but did not actually display one.

Description
Male, black, 50 – 55 years, 6’0″ – 6’1″, thin build, rough face; wearing ball cap, sunglasses, light gray polo shirt.

Contact
Edgewood Police Department, 412-242-4825
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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SERIAL BANK ROBBER 2006A

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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 8 robberies have occurred between 04/12/2006 and 02/23/2007 across western Pennsylvania. Banks have been robbed in New Castle, Zelienople (#1), Zelienople (#2), Waynesburg, Grove City, Clarion (#1), Dubois, and Clarion (#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.

Description
Male, white (often 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

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2007-02-23 S & T Bank, Clarion, PA

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Bank Robbery
S & T BANK, 410 Main Street, Clarion, PA, Friday, 02/23/2007, 10:37AM.

M.O.
Lone white male approached teller and displayed demand note. Told teller to “Hurry up”. Also told her he used to work in a bank. Fled in unknown direction. No weapon displayed.

Description
Male, white (Hispanic-looking), 5’6″ – 5’8″, medium build, mustache, light-colored ball cap, sunglasses, brown and orange “Cleveland Browns” jacket, blue jeans, black-soled shoes, gloves.

Contact
Clarion Police Department, 814-226-9140
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2007-02-12 S & T Bank, Murrysville, PA

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Bank Robbery
S&T BANK, 4251 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA, Monday, 02/12/2007, 2:00PM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed demand note. No weapon shown.

Description
Male, white, about 5’10″, dark knit cap, green winter coat with contrasting collar and possibly hood.

Contact
Murrysville Police Department, 724-327-2111
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122

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2007-01-19 Fidelity Bank, Cranberry Township, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIDELITY BANK, 1339 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township, PA, Friday, 01/19/2007, approximately 6:28PM.

M.O.
Lone white male with ski mask robbed multiple tellers. No weapon shown.

Description
Male, white, 5’10″ – 6’0″, light gray ski mask, dark blue sweatshirt, green pants, dark gloves, dark shoes.

Contact
Cranberrry Township Police Department, 724-776-5180
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2007-01-09 Farmers National Bank, Butler, PA

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Bank Robbery
Farmers National Bank, 1101 North Main Street (Bon Aire Plaza), Butler, PA, Tuesday, 01/09/2007, 11:35AM.

M.O.
Lone white male stood in line, approached teller, said he wanted to cash a check. Gave teller a note written on thin cardboard that demanded money. Also made oral demand. No weapon shown. Last seen walking northbound from bank.

Description
Male, white, 50′s, approximately 5’10″, wearing black tossel cap, dark green winter coat, sunglasses hanging from collar.

Contact
Butler Township Police Department, 724-285-9600
FBI-North Pittsburgh RA, 724-778-8801

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2007-01-06 S & T Bank, Leechburg, PA

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Bank Robbery
S & T BANK, 30 Towne Center Drive, Leechburg, PA, Saturday, 01/06/2007, 10:29AM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed demand note. No weapon shown. Witnesses saw a small white vehicle leaving bank parking lot after the robbery.

Description
Male, white, late 30′s – early 40′s, 5’10″ – 6’0″, medium build, dark hair, 5 o’clock shadow; wearing dark knit cap, white V-neck shirt, green fleece jacket with zipper.

Contact
Allegheny Township Police Department, 724-845-9410
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122

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2006-12-27 First Commonwealth Bank, Dubois, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK, 5 North Main Street, Dubois, PA, Wednesday, 12/27/2006, 10:10AM.

M.O.
Lone white male presented demand note to teller and also orally demanded money (kept note and took it with him). Note said he had a gun, but no weapon actually displayed. After getting money from first teller, demanded money from adjacent teller also. Put money in coat pocket and fled in unknown direction.

Description
Male, white, 35 – 40 years, 5’5″ – 5’6″, medium build, dark brown or black hair, unshaven with salt & pepper goatee; wore dark tinted sunglasses, dark-colored “Cleveland Browns” ball cap, dark brown nylon or suede jacket zipped up, light-colored pants, black thermal-type gloves.

Contact
Dubois Police Department, 814-371-2323
FBI – Laurel Highlands Resident Agency, 814-262-9290

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2006-12-22 Wesbanco, Washington, PA

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Bank Robbery
WESBANCO, 1003 Trinity Circle, Washington, PA, Friday, 12/22/2006, 4:20PM.

M.O.
Lone white male made oral demand of one teller.  No weapon shown.

Description
Male, white, 25 – 27 years, 5’7″ – 5’10″, 175 – 180 lbs., stocky build, fair complexion, brown eyebrows, round face, flat chin, clean-shaven, low and soft-spoken voice; wearing black jacket with hood pulled over toboggan, light blue baggy jeans, tennis shoes.

Contact
South Strabane Police Department, 724-225-8111
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122

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2006-12-01 Fifth Third Bank, Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIFTH THIRD BANK, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, 12/01/2006, 2:26PM.

M.O.
Lone black male made oral demand for specific denominations of bills. Robbed multiple teller stations using same demand.

Description
Male, black about 6’0″, dark complexion, salt & pepper goatee; large dark sunglasses, dark blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants, tan gloves; carried umbrella.

Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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2006-11-24 National City Bank, Verona, PA

Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 6145 Saltsburg Road, Verona, PA, Friday, 11/24/2006, 2:14 PM.

M.O.
Suspect entered the branch and approached the side of the teller line. The teller had a customer and there were several customers in the branch. He passed a plastic shopping bag and made verbal demands. No weapon was shown, but a customer claims he saw a weapon on the suspect’s hip. The suspect positioned himself out of range of the cameras which indicates he may have cased the branch previously. Very calm demeanor.

Description
Male, white, late 20’s to early 30’s, 6’0″ or taller, about 180 lbs.; long black hair to middle of back (which was probably a wig), white mask made of T-shirt material, dark tassel cap, sunglasses, tan pants, beige winter jacket.

Contact
Penn Hills Police Department, 412-793-1000
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

2006-11-17 National City Bank, Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA

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Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, 11/17/2006, 11:31AM.

M. O.
Suspect entered bank, waited at counter for a few moments and then went to a teller station. Leaned forward and made oral demand for specific denominations of bills. No weapon was threatened or shown. Very calm demeanor.

Description
Male, black, mid-30’s, 5’7” – 5’9”, pock-marked complexion, facial stubble, black sunglasses; wore gloves, gray hooded sweatshirt, black slacks and shoes.

Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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2006-10-31 First Commonwealth Bank, East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK, 2501 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 10/31/2006, 6:53PM.

M.O.
Lone male approached teller window with hand in coat pocket, demanded money. No weapon actually displayed. Last seen fleeing on foot east on Carson Street.

Description
Male, 30 – 35 years, about 5’9″, wearing beige puffy winter jacket zipped up, hood up over head, light-colored mask covering lower face, tinted sunglasses.

Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000

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2006-10-21 Fidelity Bank, Cranberry Township, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIDELITY BANK, 1339 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township, PA, Saturday, 10/21/2006, 12:50PM.

M.O.
Lone white male entered branch with ski mask and made oral demand. Kept right hand in zip-up sweatshirt as if he had a weapon, but no weapon actually displayed.

Description
Male, white, 50’s, 5’6″ – 5’10″, average build, Steelers ski mask, blue zip-up sweatshirt, jeans, brown work gloves.

Contact
Cranberry Township Police Department, 724-776-5180
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2006-09-15 Clarion County Community Bank, Clarion, PA

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Bank Robbery
CLARION COUNTY COMMUNITY BANK, 333 West Main Street, Clarion, PA, Friday, 09/15/2006, 10:48AM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note. Mentioned having a weapon, and motioned toward waist as if he had one, but no weapon actually displayed.

Description
Male, white, mid-30′s, 5’8″ – 5’10″, average build, dark hair, mustache, unshaven, sunglasses, blue/brown/tan flannel shirt, jeans, dark shoes.

Contact
Clarion Borough Police Department, 814-226-9140.
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agencey, 724-778-8801

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