FBI PRESS RELEASE

Detroit Field Office                                                                           

 

 

FBI * 477 Michigan Ave., 26th Floor * Detroit, MI  48226 * www.fbi.gov

 

 

For Immediate Release

Date:  June 12, 2006

Contact:  SA Terry A. Booth

(313) 237-4273

Daniel D. Roberts, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Detroit, Michigan, announces the FBI is attempting to locate and identify a bank robbery suspect believed to be responsible for robbing eight (8) banks in the metropolitan area since March 17, 2006.

This suspect is believed to have robbed the following banks:

1)

Charter One Bank
16841 Schaefer
Detroit, Michigan
March 17, 2006 at 10:45 a.m.
2)

Fifth Third Bank
14820 Gratiot
Detroit, Michigan
March 17, 2006 at 12:24 p.m.

3)

Charter One Bank
16501 West Warren
Detroit, Michigan
April 10, 2006 at 2:02 p.m.

4)

LaSalle Bank
20000 Van Dyke
Detroit, Michigan
May 11, 2006 at 2:05 p.m.

5)

Key Bank
230 N. Telegraph
Dearborn, Michigan
May 26, 2006 at 12:40 p.m.

6)

LaSalle Bank
21370 W. McNichols
Detroit, Michigan
May 31, 2006 at 1:50 p.m.
7)

Charter One
21500 Grand River
Detroit, Michigan
June 8, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.

8)

Charter One
16501 West Warren
Detroit, Michigan
June 10, 2006 at 11:22 a.m.

A description of this suspect is set forth:

Race: Black
Gender: Male
Complexion: Dark
Age: 40 to 50 years of age
Height: Approximately 6'0"
Weight: 160 to 180 pounds
Build: Medium
Facial Hair: Mustache
Clothing: Wears a Newsboy/Fisherman's cap;
Dresses well, usually beige/tan pants and button up shirt;
Sunglasses or Eyeglasses

During these robberies, the suspect has presented a demand note to the teller and departed the bank after obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash.

A reward is being offered for information regarding this suspect which would lead to his identity, arrest, and conviction. Any and all information is considered confidential and individuals with information should contact the Detroit FBI office at telephone number (313) 965-2323, anytime.

Photographs of this suspect are available from the Detroit FBI. Contact Special Agent Terry A. Booth at (313) 237-4273 for further information or photographs.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS