FBI Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying Serial Bank Robber

The FBI’s Newark Division and its local police partners are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual believed to be responsible for robbing at least three banks in Union County, New Jersey, since August 2013. In all robberies, the individual approached the teller, made various threats, and made off with undisclosed amounts of cash. The robber wore a red hat during every robbery, sunglasses during one robbery, and gloves during another robbery. In all bank robberies, the subject is described as follows:

• Race: White
• Gender: Male
• Height: 5’5” to 5’7” (approximately)
• Build: Medium
• Hair: Auburn/light brown

The following is a chronological listing of the robberies with related photos:

On Friday, August 30, 2013, the Investors Savings Bank located at 51 South Broad Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey was robbed. The subject was wearing black sunglasses, a red hat, gray shirt, and tan shorts. He was carrying a black bookbag.

On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, the Investors Savings Bank located at 51 South Broad Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey was robbed. The subject wore a red baseball cap, a red T-shirt, and black pants, and he carried a black backpack.

Saturday, December 07, 2013, PNC Bank located at 45 S. Martine Avenue in Fanwood, New Jersey was robbed. The subject wore a red hat, black jacket, black gloves, jeans, and a blue scarf.

Anyone with information about these or any other bank robberies should contact the FBI at 973-792-3000. Additional information and photographs of these bank robberies can be found on Bandittrackernortheast.com.

Citizens are reminded they should never attempt to apprehend a fugitive on their own and should dial 911 in an emergency.