Archive for the ‘Takeover’ Category
2007-02-26 National City Bank, Mt. Morris, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 286 Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris, PA, Monday, 02/26/07, 12:51PM.
M. O.
Two armed white males entered the bank wearing ski masks and approached a teller. Suspect #1 demanded money and pointed a long barrel black revolver at the teller, while suspect #2 held a bag for the money. Suspects fled in a black Nissan Sentra with partial license “GJT”. Getaway vehicle was driven by a female accomplice. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Descriptions
#1 (gunman): Male, white, mid-20’s, wearing black ski mask, camouflage coat and pants.
#2 (bagman): Male, white, 50’s-60’s, wearing black ski mask, glasses.
#3 (driver): Female, no further description.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-627-6151
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2007-02-06 Washington Federal Savings Bank, Washington, PA
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Bank Robbery
WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, 98 East Wylie Avenue, Washington, PA, 02/06/2007, 12:55PM.
M.O.
Lone masked white male with handgun robbed bank. SHOT A CUSTOMER in the leg outside the bank when the customer tried to intervene. Possibly fled in small white car. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 30′s – 40′s, 6’0″ – 6’4″; wearing knit hat, dust mask, sunglasses. Carried large coin bag to put money in.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-223-5200
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2006-09-20 National City Bank, Penn Hills, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 206 Rodi Road, Penn Hills, PA, Wednesday, 09/20/2006, 9:36AM.
M.O.
Two masked black males entered bank through rear door. #1 warned employees not to pull alarms. One robber went to office area and told manager to stop what he was doing. Then went to tellers and demanded money. The other suspect threw silver plastic bag to another teller and demanded money. After obtaining money, both fled out back door toward the Post Office. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Descriptions
#1: Male, black, mid-20′s, 5’7″ – 5’8″, gray hoody pulled up over head, blue bandana over face, jittery and nervous. Armed with short-barrel silver handgun.
#2: Male, black, same height and weight as #1, gray hoody pulled up over head, blue bandana over face.
Contact
Penn Hills Police Department, 412-793-1000
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2006-06-27 Dollar Bank, Castle Shannon, PA
Bank Robbery
Bank Robbery
Dollar Bank, 300 Mount Lebanon Boulevard, Castle Shannon, PA, 06/27/2006, 2:58PM.
M.O.
Lone white male with mask and handgun vaulted teller counter, hit multiple teller stations, put money in blue plastic bag. Last seen running up hill behind the bank. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, early 20′s, 5’11″ – 6’0″, 150 – 160 lbs., black hooded sweatshirt with hood up, dark sunglasses, white bandana over face, carrying black handgun.
Contact
Castle Shannon Police Department, 412-889-9300
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2005-03-23 First Citizens Bank, Arbovale, WV
Robbery
FIRST CITIZENS BANK, Routes 28 & 92, Arbovale, WV, Wednesday 03/23/2005, 1:25PM.
M.O.
Lone white male armed with large semi-automatic handgun demanded money from two tellers. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 5’7″, 130-150 lbs., wearing gray hooded sweatshirt, tobogan cap, mirrored sunglasses and black gloves. Reddish mustache and goatee.
Contact
West Virginia State Police, 304-799-4101
FBI – Clarksburg, WV, 304-624-6200
2005-02-24 Laurel Savings Bank, Etna, PA
Robbery
LAUREL SAVINGS BANK, 363 Butler Street, Etna, PA, Thursday, 02/24/2005, 12:03 p.m.
M.O.
Two black males did armed takeover robbery, vaulting counter. Fled in stolen vehicle. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Robber #1: Male, black, 5’8″ – 5’9″, 20′s, thin to medium build, dark floppy cap, dark coat, white service-type uniform, silver pistol.
Robber #2: Male, black, 5’9″, 20′s, thin to medium build, dark stocking cap, long shoulder length wig, dark coat, silver pistol.
Contact
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
Etna Police Department, 412-486-3201
2004-09-09 National City Bank, White Oak, PA
Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 1612 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA, Thursday, 09/09/2004, 9:09 a.m.
M.O.
Armed takeover. Lone white male forced customers and employees to the floor, brandishing pistol. Subject fled in a green minivan later determined to be stolen. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 6’0″ – 6’2″, medium to stocky build, tan-colored jacket with hood, brown/orange-colored hockey-type mask, white button-down shirt, dark gloves, light- colored pants, tan work boots, black duffle bag, dark pistol.
Contact
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
White Oak Police Department, 412-672-9727
2004-07-12 Parkvale Bank, North Huntingdon, PA
Robbery
PARKVALE BANK, 90 Maltz Lane, North Huntingdon, PA, Monday, 07/12/2004, 2:40 p.m.
M.O.
Lone white male brandished small handgun and demanded money. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 20′s, 5’7″, slender build, dark T-shirt with holes covering face, dark jacket, dark pants with white stripes on sides, dark shoes, latex gloves, small dark revolver.
Contact
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
North Huntingdon Police Department, 724-863-8800
2004-02-27 ESB Bank, Middle Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
ESB BANK, 807 Middle Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, 02/27/2004, 11:35 a.m.
M.O.
Lone black male brandished weapon, making demand for money. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, mid-20′s, 6’2″, thin to medium build, sky-blue colored coat over dark hooded sweatshirt, black mask, faded blue jeans, black gloves, dark, long-barreled revolver.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7152
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2004-01-02 ESB Bank, Ellwood City, PA
Robbery
ESB BANK, 1793 Mercer Road, Ellwood City, PA, Friday, 01/02/2004, 5:50 p.m.
M.O.
Lone white male wearing mask entered bank with weapon and made demand for money. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 5’6″ – 5’8″, late-20′s, thin build, black ski mask, gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, tennis shoes, silver handgun.
Contact
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
Ellwood City Police Department, 724-758-9935
2003-12-03 Parkvale Bank, Scott Township, PA
Robbery
PARKVALE BANK, 1970 Greentree Road, Scott Township, PA, Wednesday, 12/03/2003, 12:58 p.m.
M.O.
Lone white male robbed bank with hangun and stocking mask. Fled in a 1980′s or 1990′s model red passenger van driven by second subject.
Description
Male, white, 30′s – 40′s, 5’8″, thin build, stocking over head, light green jacket, blue jeans, silver pistol.
Contact
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4393
Scott Township Police Department, 412-276-2323
2003-10-14 PNC Bank, North Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
PNC BANK, 618 North Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 10/14/2003, 10:52 a.m.
M.O.
Lone black male entered bank with gun, announced robbery, demanded money. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, 40′s, 6’0″, heavy build, dark ball cap, sunglasses, blue sweatshirt or sweater, dark pants, white tennis shoes, white plastic bag, small dark pistol.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-665-4317
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2002-11-21 National City Bank, Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 5601 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Thursday, 11/21/2002, 9:12 a.m.
M.O.
Lone black male did armed takeover. Subject entered bank with handgun, ordering everyone to the floor. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, mid to late 20′s, 5’8″-5’9′, medium build, dark knit cap, dark mask, denim jacket, dark pants, dark gloves, small silver handgun.
Contact
Pittsburgh Police Robbery Squad, 412-665-4317
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2002-06-07 National City Bank, Beechwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
#1 (Left) #2 (Right)
Robbery
National City Bank, 1550 Beechwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, 06/07/02, 1:00 p.m.
M.O.
One black male, one unknown male, did bank takeover utilizing masks and weapons. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Subject #1: Unknown race, 5’11″, 200 lbs, dark hooded jacket, dark ski mask, small dark handgun.
Subject #2: Male, black, 5’8″-510″, thin build, dark hooded sweatshirt, dark ski mask, silver revolver.
Contact
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-665-4317
2002-02-26 Bell Federal Savings, North Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
BELL FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN, 201 North Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 02/26/2002, 9:20 a.m.
M.O.
Two black males (floorman, vaulter) did bank takeover. Subjects entered bank and announced robbery. Floorman stood near door with handgun while vaulter went to vault with teller. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Descriptions
Floorman – Male, black, 5’10″, thin build, black knit cap, nylon stocking over face, dark coat, silver handgun.
Vaulter – Male, black, 6’0″, 200 lbs, dark knit cap, nylon stocking over face, dark coat, dark backpack.
Contact
Pittsburgh Police Robbery Squad, 412-665-4317
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2002-02-04 National City Bank, Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 1730 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Monday, 02/04/2002, 9:50 a.m.
M.O.
Two black males entered bank with masks and announced robbery. One black male jumped the counter while other black male stood near door with silver handgun. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Subject #1: Male, black, 5’11″-6’1″, 215-230 lbs., early 30′s, dark headband with Disney character “Tigger”, nylon stocking mask over face, gray fleece jacket, gray velour pants.
Subject #2: Male, black, 6’3′, thin build, 30′s, black knit cap, nylon stocking over face, long black leather coat, silver revolver.
Contact
Pittsburgh Police Robbery Squad, 412-665-4317
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2001-08-27 Promistar Bank, Hastings, PA
Robbery
PROMISTAR BANK, 297 Beaver Street, Hastings, PA, Monday, 08/27/2001, 10:29 a.m.
M.O.
Lone white male entered bank brandishing small silver handgun. Ordered customer to get down on floor. Said he had hand grenade and displayed object in left hand that looked like one. Gave teller small shoulder bag to put money in. Fled on foot. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 5’7″ – 6’0″, slim build, long dark hair worn in ponytail (possible wig), all black clothing (looked like jumpsuit or coveralls), black gloves, black bandana over head, shiny black mask over face.
Contact
FBI, Johnstown, PA, 814-539-4012 (Day), or 412-471-2000 (24/hour)
Pennsylvania State Police, 814-471-6500
2001-05-25 ESB Bank, North Shore Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
ESB BANK, 1 North Shore Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, 05/25/2001, 2:42 p.m.
M.O.
Lone black male with gun in waistband robbed multiple tellers. No direction of flight seen.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, late 20′s, about 6’0″, thin to medium build, dark skin, clear complexion, shaved head, clean-shaven, long-sleeve sweatshirt with logo on chest, jeans.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-665-4317
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-471-2000
2001-03-29 Parkvale Bank, Ross Township, PA
Robbery
PARKVALE BANK, McKnight-Siebert Shopping Center, Ross Township, PA, Thursday, 03/29/2001, 1:21 p.m.
M.O.
White female with stocking mask entered bank, announcing robbery and yelling profanities. Ordered everyone to get on floor, then vaulted the teller counter. Hit multiple teller stations. Fled bank in black Geo Prism driven by second white female (car stolen Thursday morning in New Kensington, PA). Drove to nearby Kohl’s parking lot where they switched into another black car.
Description
#1 – Female, white, 20′s – 30′s, about 5’2″, medium build, black stocking cap pulled down to eyebrows, nylon stocking over face, green jacket, blue jeans, black shoes. #2 (driver) – Female, white, blondish hair.
Contact
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-471-2000
Ross Township Police Department, 412-788-8115
2001-01-18 Mellon Bank, Erie, PA
Robbery
MELLON BANK, Pine Avenue Branch, 815 East 38th Street, Pittsburgh, Pa, Thursday, 01/18/2001, 9:18 a.m.
M.O.
Lone white male entered bank with gun drawn, announcing robbery. Demanded large bills and told teller she had a specified number of seconds to comply. Held plastic bag for one teller to fill. Fled in dark green or blue 4-door car, resembling Dodge Intrepid (or similar type car). ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, at least mid-20′s, about 6’1″, thin build, wearing light-colored knit cap, sunglasses, scarf or part of shirt pulled up over lower half of face to nose, dark jacket, light jeans. Carried blue plastic bag. Dark colored-handgun.
Contact
FBI, Erie, PA, 814-452-4516 (Day), or 412-471-2000 (24/hour)
Erie Police Department, 814-870-1113
