Robbery of IBC Bank Branch in Portland

OKLAHOMA CITY—James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma City Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced the robbery of the IBC Bank branch at 2301 N. Portland in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

At approximately 12:00 p.m., a male entered the bank wearing a mask depicting an older white male. The subject went into the restroom briefly then presented a note to the teller that stated he had a gun and demanded money. No weapon was actually observed. The teller complied with the demand and gave the subject an undisclosed amount of money, which the subject placed in a black briefcase.

The subject was observed to enter a silver, four-door Honda Accord and depart the bank parking lot, west on 22nd Street. No one was injured in today’s robbery.

The subject was observed earlier today at approximately 11:30 a.m. entering the First Commercial Bank located at 2523 N. Classen Blvd. carrying a black briefcase while wearing the same mask and clothing. The subject went to the restroom and exited the bank approximately one minute later without incident.

Surveillance photos and witness descriptions depict the subject as follows: male, 5’7” -5’9” tall, medium build, wearing a brown two button blazer, tan pants, blue and white checkered shirt, cream colored hat, dark aviator glasses, black gloves, and a mask depicting an older white male.

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. The Oklahoma Banker’s Association offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and/or conviction of anyone robbing a member bank.