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2007-10-23 National City Bank, Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 916 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 10/23/2007, 9:53AM.
M.O.
Two armed black males. While #1 went to the counter and demanded that a teller put money in a red bag which he supplied, #2 stayed by the front entrance and held a customer at gunpoint. #1 was very aggressive and used profanity. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Descriptions
#1: Male, black, 20 – 30 years, 6’ or taller, about 180 lbs., dark hooded sweatshirt, “dew rag” on head, designer jeans, multi-colored tennis shoes, bandana covering face.
#2: Male, black, 20 – 30 years, about 5’ 8”, abot 160 lbs., black overcoat, black nylon mask.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2007-09-20 First Commonwealth Bank, Jancey Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Filed under: Bomb threat, Pittsburgh Metro, Weapon shown |
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Bank Robbery
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK, 1801 Jancey Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Thursday, 09/20/2007, approximately 3:20PM.
M.O.
Lone black male with gun robbed branch, saying he had both a gun and a bomb. After getting money, told employees not to move or he would blow everyone up. Possibly fled in white Ford Taurus X2 with front-end damage. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, 6’0″ or taller, medium build; wearing white hat, dark sunglasses, dark bandana over nose and mouth, white jacket.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2007-05-25 National City Bank, Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 831 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, Friday, 05/25/07, 4:44PM.
M.O.
Lone black male, masked and armed with silver pistol. Robbed 2 tellers after pushing customers aside at each station. Demanded that money be put into plastic bag. Very aggressive manner, spoke with deep, raspy voice. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, 20 – 30 years, 5’8’ – 5’10”, wearing light gray hooded sweatshirt, light scarf over lower portion of face, sunglasses, dark sweatpants with white stripe down the legs, light tennis shoes.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2007-05-07 Washington Federal Savings Bank, Washington, PA
Bank Robbery
WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, 98 East Wylie Avenue, Washington, PA, Monday, 05/07/2007, 11:52AM.
M.O.
Lone masked white male with pistol did takeover robbery. Fled in white late-model Pontiac Grand Am. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, 20′s – 30′s, 5’7″ – 5’10″, heavy build; wore Steeler ball cap, bandana over face, gray shirt, gray shorts, sneakers. Displayed dark semiautomatic pistol in left hand, carried plastic bag for tellers to put money in.
Contact
Pennsylvania State Police, 724-223-5200
FBI – Mon Valley Resident Agency, 724-483-3122
2007-04-20 First Commonwealth Bank, Jancey Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Bank Robbery
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK, 1801 Jancey Street, Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, 04/20/2007, 3:39PM.
M.O.
Lone black male armed with handgun held up bank. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, late 20′s – early 40′s, about 6’1″, about 200 lbs., large build, dark skin, bald; wearing light gray hoody with hood up, navy blue & white bandana covering face.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2007-03-27 National City Bank, Wabash Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Bank Robbery
NATIONAL CITY BANK, 22 Wabash Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday, 03/27/2007, 1:35PM.
M.O.
Lone black male armed with handgun approached first teller and demanded money. Then moved to second teller, who had a customer. Put gun to customer’s neck and robbed customer of their deposit. Then robbed second teller. Told tellers “Hurry up!”. Very aggressive in his demeanor. Fled on foot.
Description
Male, black, early 20′s, 5′ 5″ – 5’7″, 175 lbs. or more; wearing green Army jacket with hood, red bandana around lower half of face, jeans, gloves.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI – Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
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2007-02-28 Sky Bank, New Castle, PA
Bank Robbery
SKY BANK, 1144 Butler Avenue, New Castle, PA, Wednesday, 02/28/2007, 9:40AM.
M.O.
Lone masked male armed with handgun ordered everyone down on the floor. Threatened to “blow everyone’s head off”. Robbed multiple tellers, putting money into a shopping bag. Fled in small red/burgundy pickup truck like a Ford Ranger or Chevy S-10. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, black ski mask, dark zipper hooded sweatshirt, gloves; carried white plastic “Save-a-lot” bag; armed with silver handgun.
Contact
New Castle Police Department, 724-658-4741
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801
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
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
2006-12-16 Citizens Bank (inside Giant Eagle), Murrysville, PA
Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK (inside Giant Eagle), 4810 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA, Saturday, 12/16/2006, 3:11PM.
M.O.
Lone white female inquired about a checking account. Then pulled handgun and ordered teller to fill up the bag or she would shoot. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Female, white, 18 – 25 years, 5’6″ – 5’7″, about 105 lbs., thin build, dark complexion, brown eyes, blue tossle cap, Steelers scarf across face, gray “NYPD” sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, armed with chrome revolver.
Contact
Murrysville Police Department, 724-327-2111
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
2006-08-14 Citizens Bank, Tyrone, PA
Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK, 501 Third Street, Tyrone, PA, Monday, 08/14/2006, 12:30PM.
M.O.
Lone white male armed with handgun robbed one teller. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, about 6’0″, 175-180 lbs., wearing ball cap with blue brim, sunglasses, white T-shirt, baggy jeans, sneakers. Armed with silver semiautomatic pistol (possibly large caliber).
Contact
Tyrone Police Department, 814-684-1364
FBI – Johnstown Resident Agency, 814-539-4012
2006-08-09 Citizens Bank, Wexford, PA
Filed under: Note used, Pittsburgh Metro, Weapon shown, Western PA |
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Note: The above video photos were taken earlier in the day when the suspect cased the Citizens Bank at 9805 McKnight Road.
The above 35mm photos are from the actual robbery at the branch at 11060 Perry Highway.
Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK, 11060 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, Wednesday, 08/09/2006, approximately 4:29PM.
M.O.
Lone female armed with handgun. Passed note to teller (then took it with her). After being given some bills, she demanded all the money from the teller drawer and pulled out a black handgun. Fled in unknown direction. Earlier in the day (at 2:10PM and again at approximately 4:00PM), the suspect approached the teller counter at CITIZENS BANK inside the Giant Eagle supermarket, 9805 McKnight Road. (The above video shots are from her casing the branch in Giant Eagle before the actual holdup later at Perry Highway.) ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Female, possibly Hispanic, about 5’7″ – 5’8″, heavy build, dark skin, long black hair below shoulder (greasy and wet in appearance); wearing gray T-shirt with “Angel” across front, dark pants, white shoes; carrying large tote bag.
Contact
Northern Regional Police Department, 724-625-3156
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
2006-07-07 First Commonwealth Bank, Natrona Heights, PA
Bank Robbery
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK, Heights Plaza, Natrona Heights, PA, Friday, 07/07/2006, 9:06AM.
M.O.
Lone white male approached teller and demanded money. When teller hesitated, he lifted his shirt, pulled out a handgun from his waistband, and pointed the gun at the victim sideways. He returned the gun to his waistband, took the money, and exited the bank. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, white, mid-20′s, about 5’7″, about 180 lbs., light-colored hair, clean-cut appearance; wore beige ballcap, green T-shirt, khaki pants, wire-rim glasses. Armed with medium-size black handgun.
Contact
Harrison Township Police Department, 724-224-3355
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
2006-05-02 Citizens Bank, Aliquippa, PA
Bank Robbery
CITIZENS BANK, 907 22nd Street, Aliquippa, PA, 05/02/2006, 9:08AM.
M.O.
Lone black male entered bank wearing a stocking mask and brandishing a knife. Vaulted and straddled the counter, demanding money. Discarded his mask outside the bank after the robbery. Apparently tripped while running away, dropping a quantity of the money. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Description
Male, black, 20′s, 5’6″ – 5’7″, thin build, hair worn in cornrows; wore black stocking mask, navy blue fleece hooded pullover with embroidery on front left chest and stripe on each sleeve, dark pants, dark shoes, white gloves.
Contact
Aliquippa Police Department, 724-375-6682
FBI – North Pittsburgh Resident Agency, 724-778-8801
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
2004-08-16 Fidelity Bank, Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Robbery
FIDELITY BANK, 2034 Penn Avenue, Pittsbrgh, PA, Monday, 08/16/2004, 12:15 p.m.
M.O.
Lone black male made oral demand for money and displayed a weapon.
Description
Male, black, 35-45 years, about 5’6″, 150 – 170 lbs., scruffy beard & mustache, light-colored eyes, wearing sweatshirt and ball cap.
Contact
Pittsburgh Robbery Squad, 412-323-7151
FBI-Pittsburgh, 412-432-4000
