Seeking Information on Serial Bank Robber in Metro Atlanta Area

ATLANTA—Special Agent in Charge Gregory Jones, FBI Atlanta, requests public assistance in identifying and locating a serial bank robber responsible for the robbery of the following metro Atlanta area banks:

Wachovia Bank, 1028 Killian Hill, Lilburn, GA, 1/11/2010 at 4:40 p.m.

Chase Bank, 4081 Stone Mountain Highway, Lilburn, GA, 1/12/2010 at 11:16 a.m.

Wachovia Bank, 1815 Rock Bridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA, 1/12/2010 at 2:41 p.m.

Beginning yesterday, 1/11/2010, a lone black male embarked on a bank robbery crime spree by walking in to the Wachovia Bank located at 1028 Killian Hill, Lilburn, Georgia, and announcing a bank robbery. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the robber departed the bank without further incident.

This morning, the same robber entered the Chase Bank located at 2081 Stone Mountain Highway, Lilburn, Georgia, at 11:16 a.m., and announced a robbery. While engaging the bank teller, the robber pulled back a portion of his clothing to reveal a possible weapon/handgun. Later that afternoon, at 2:41 p.m., the robber struck again at the Wachovia Bank located at 1815 Rock Bridge Rd., Stone Mountain, Georgia.

The robber is described as being a black male, light complexion, 25-35 years of age, 5’4”-5’9” in height, 145-170 lbs., light facial hair, possible mole on left side of face/mouth. A mid-2000 model Chevrolet Impala, black or dark blue in color, with possible Florida license plate, was observed at one of the robberies and is of interest to investigators.

Wachovia Bank has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and apprehension of this individual. Anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the Atlanta FBI at (404) 679-9000.