Robbery of Compass Bank Branch in Houston
FBI Releases Photos of Suspect

The FBI is releasing photographs of a man who robbed a BBVA Compass Bank located at 1217 West 43rd Street in Houston, Texas, earlier today.

At about 11:00 a.m., the robber entered the bank and verbally demanded money. He left after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash. The robber was last seen walking towards Ella Street. No one was physically hurt during the robbery.

The bank robber was described as a heavy-set white male in his mid-30s, 6’0” tall, 250 pounds, with a light complexion. He was unshaven and wore a plaid jacket, baseball style hat, sunglasses, and an orange backpack.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber. If you have information about this case, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the Houston Field Office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.