Archive for the ‘Serial robbers’ Category

Serial Bank Robber 2006A – Update

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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 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

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2008-03-12 Huntington National Bank, New Castle, 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

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2007-09-07 Citizens Bank, Butler, PA

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Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK, 301 North Main Street, Butler, PA, Friday, 09/07/2007, 9:45AM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note. No weapon shown. Fled in a 1996-1999 silver Ford Taurus (see above photo).

Description
Male, white, 30′s-40′s, about 5’8″, average build, mustache, sunglasses, white ball cap, dark long sleeved shirt, dark shoes.

Contact
Butler Police Department, 724-287-7743
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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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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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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2007-01-09 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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2006-12-01 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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2006-11-17 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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2006-09-15 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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2006-08-18 Sky Bank, Grove City, PA

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Bank Robbery
SKY BANK, 1506 Main Street Extension, Grove City, PA, Friday, 08/18/2006, 3:05PM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed robbery note. No weapon displayed. Last seen running behind Trader Horn in lot adjacent to bank.

Description
Male, white, mid-30′s, 5’8″ – 5’9″, average build, dark hair, mustache, sunglasses, blue striped buttoned shirt, jeans, tennis shoes.

Contact
Grove City Police Department, 724-458-7925
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-662-6162
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2006-06-29 Community Bank, Waynesburg, PA

Bank Robbery
COMMUNITY BANK, 30 West Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA, Thursday, 06/29/2006, 11:24AM.

M.O.
Lone Hispanic male passed robbery note. After displaying note to teller, he took it back. Threatened a gun, but did not actually display one. When the teller did not immediately respond, he became verbally abusive, using profanity. He also reached inside his front pants pocket, gesturing as if reaching for a gun. Took the money in his hands and exited the bank.

Description
Male, Hispanic, 30′s – 40′s, 5’2″ – 5’4″, medium build, short dark hair, mirrored sunglasses with yellowish tint, plaid rusty-colored shirt, beige pants, tennis shoes.

Contact

Waynesburg Police Department, 724-627-8113
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-627-6151
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122

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2006-06-08 Citizens Bank, Zelienople, PA

Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK, 100 North Main Street, Zelienople, PA, Thursday, 6/8/06, 11:23AM.

M.O.
Lone white male passed demand note, then took it back. Note threatened a gun, but no weapon actually shown.

Description
Male, white, 40′s, about 5;10″, thin build, mustache; wearing white baseball cap, sunglasses, blue & white plaid shirt, blue jeans, black shoes.

Contact
Zelienople Police Department, 724-452-3303
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2006-05-03 Fidelity Bank, Zelienople, PA

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Bank Robbery
FIDELITY BANK, 251 South Main Street, Zelienople, PA, Wednesday, 05/03/2006, approximately 11:20AM.

M.O.
Lone white male briefly showed robbery note, then kept it. Said he had a weapon, but none was shown. Was verbally and physically abusive to victim teller, calling her a “bitch”, and then actually punching her in the chest when he became agitated.

Description
Male, white, late 20′s to 30’s, 5’8″ – 5’10″, stocky build, dark complexion (Hispanic or Mediterranean in appearance), dark hair; blue baseball cap, blue jacket, light-colored shirt, light-colored work pants (possibly blue, but lighter than jacket), dark sunglasses.

Contact
Zelienople Police Department, 724-452-3303
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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2006-04-12 Sky Bank, New Castle, PA

Bank Robbery
SKY BANK, 1144 Butler Avenue, New Castle, PA, Wednesday, 04/12/2006, 1:00 p.m.

M.O.
Lone white male passed demand note, then took it back. No weapon displayed. Verbally abusive to victim teller, using profanity.

Description
Male, white (possibly Hispanic), 35 – 40 years, 5’7″ – 5’8″, average build, olive complexion, black hair (worn longer in back), thin mustache; tan ball cap, dark sunglasses, green light-weight cloth jacket, tan pants, dark shoes.

Contact
New Castle Police Department, 724-658-4741
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801

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