Reward Offered for Information on Bank of the West Robbery in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY—On behalf of Bank of the West, James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Oklahoma, announces a reward of up to $20,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals that robbed the Bank of the West, 5401 N.W. 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 14, 2010. This reward is being offered by Bank of the West.

As previously released, on December 14, 2010, at approximately 6:17 p.m., two armed unknown black males entered the bank and demanded money. The robbers forced the two employees behind the teller counter and entered the bank’s vault. The robbers bound the employees, assaulted one of the employees, stole an unknown amount of currency, and left the bank on foot. The assaulted employee was transported to a local hospital.

The robbers were described as black males wearing winter-style, dark-colored jackets with the hoods pulled over their heads.

The robbery is being investigated by the FBI and the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery should contact the FBI at (405) 290-7770 (24 hour number). You may remain anonymous.