Robbery of Community Bank Branch in Española

The FBI and Española Department of Public Safety are looking for a man who robbed Community Bank branch at 411 Carr Lane in Española today (September 27, 2013).

The suspect is described as a male, likely Hispanic, approximately in his mid-20s, about 5'5” to 5'7” tall, and weighing around 120 pounds. He was described as being very skinny. He had a dark goatee and mustache.

The suspect wore a black hoodie with white writing; black pants; and a black hat with a red bill.

He likely got away in a silver Toyota Camry.

Witnesses say a man walked into the bank at approximately 1:43 p.m. and presented a teller a note that demanded money.

The teller gave an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who left the bank.

Bank robbery is punishable by a 20-year prison sentence for each offense, and the penalty increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.

Anyone with information about this bank robbery is asked to call the Albuquerque FBI Office at (505) 889-1300 (24 hours).

The FBI may pay a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at https://bankrobbers.fbi.gov.