Detroit
Field Office
FBI
* 477 Michigan Ave., 26th Floor * Detroit, MI 48226 * www.fbi.gov
For
Immediate Release
Date:
Contact: SA Dawn M. Clenney
(313)
237-4206
Andrew G. Arena, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI), Detroit, Michigan, announces the Detroit FBI is attempting
to locate and identify two or more bank robbery suspects believed to be responsible
for robbing the following three banks in the metropolitan area since March
16, 2006:
1. Chase Bank One
32203 Plymouth
Livonia, Michigan
March 16, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.
2. LaSalle Bank
24660 Southfield Road
Southfield, Michigan
January 2, 2007, at 9:17 a.m.
3. Chase Bank
24950 West Warren Avenue
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
March 16, 2007, at 9:16 a.m.
A description of two of the subjects is as follows:
Suspect #1
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Complexion: Medium
Age: Between 20-30 years old
Height: 5'8" to 6'0"
Build: Thin
Clothing: Black bandana over the face; black fur coat;
black ski cap; dark jeans; black shoes; and wore an earing
Miscellaneous: Carried a pistol
Suspect #2
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0"
Clothing: Wore "Scarface" t-shirt; black fur coat; dark jeans;
black shoes with white laces; black hat; and black bandana over the face
Miscellaneous: Carried an AK-47 assault rifle with a wooden stock
During these armed takeovers, the suspects have entered the banks displaying
an assault weapon and a handgun, ordering customers to the floor face down.
During the last two robberies, the suspects have become more aggressive and
physically assaulted bank employees and customers. To date, there have been
no shots fired or serious injuries during these armed takeovers; however,
these individuals have noticeably become more violent in their assaults on
bank employees and customers once they are inside the bank.
In the most recent robbery at Chase Bank in Dearborn Heights, the subjects
were observed fleeing the bank in a dark green 1999 Dodge Caravan which had
been reported stolen several days earlier.
A substantial reward is being offered for information regarding these suspects
which would lead to their 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 or Crimestoppers
at 1-800-SPEAKUP any time.
Photographs of the suspects are available from the Detroit FBI. Contact Special
Agent Dawn M. Clenney at (313) 237-4206 for further information or photographs.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS