September 8, 2010

HOUSTON - The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is searching for a man suspected in at least two Houston area bank robberies.  The latest at the Chase bank at 3403 Richmond in Houston Tuesday.    

About 12:25 p.m., the man entered the bank and walked to a teller counter.  He handed the teller a note which stated he had a gun and demanded money.  The teller provided him with some cash and he left the bank and was picked up by a minivan yellow cab.  The bank's surveillance cameras recorded pictures of the man during the robbery.

The robber was a white male, 35-40, approximately 5'7"-5'8" tall, about 170-180 pounds with a medium build, short brown hair and a fair complexion.  During the robbery, he wore sunglasses on top of his head, a short-sleeved blue polo shirt and dark pants.  

He is also suspected in the robbery of the Chase bank at 4313 Montrose in Houston on 09/02/2010.    

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect.  If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477).