Detroit
Field Office
FBI
* 477 Michigan Ave., 26th Floor * Detroit, MI 48226 * www.fbi.gov
For
Immediate Release
Date: January 8, 2008
Contact: SA Dawn M. Clenney
(313) 237-4206
Andrew G. Arena, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Detroit, Michigan, announces the Detroit FBI is attempting to locate and arrest Laurye Mitchell for robbing the following banks since December 28, 2007:
1. Comerica Bank
3750 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
December 28, 2007
2. Chase Bank
5057 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
December 29, 2007
3. Charter One Bank
1001 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
December 31, 2007
4. TCF Bank
17011 E. 9 Mile Road
Eastpointe, Michigan
January 2, 2008
5. Chase Bank
5057 Woodward Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan
January 7, 2008
6. National City Bank
6060 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
January 8, 2008
A description of Laurye Mitchell is as follows:
Name: Laurye Mitchell
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Complexion: Medium Brown
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 200 lbs.
Hair: Black, short, fade style cut
Eyes: Brown
Age: 29
Date of Birth: May 27, 1978
During these robberies, Mitchell gives a demand note to the bank employees, indicating that he has a weapon. To date, Mitchell has not brandished any weapons but Mitchell has indicated to bank employees that he will use a weapon if his demands are not carried out. Mitchell should be considered “Armed and Dangerous.”
A reward is being offered for information regarding Laurye Mitchell which would lead to his arrest and conviction. Any and all information is considered confidential and individuals should contact the Detroit Office of the FBI 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 Clenney at (313) 237-4206 for further information or photographs.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS