Seeking Public’s Assistance in Locating Beneficial Bank Branch Robber

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery of the Beneficial Bank branch located at 6401 Woodland Avenue earlier today.

At approximately 4:09 p.m. today, the subject entered the Beneficial Bank branch and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled the area of the bank on foot.

The subject is described as a black male, 40 to 50 years old, 5’5” to 5’6” tall, medium build, with a bald or shaved head, a mustache, wearing a black zippered hooded sweatshirt, and carrying a black bag with an Adidas logo on the side. The subject may have red dye stains on his clothing and/or skin.

Three photographs from the bank’s security cameras are below. This subject is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of this subject. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

To view flyers of this and other bank robbery subjects wanted by the FBI/Major Crimes Task Force, please visit www.ppdonline.org and click on the Detectives Box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.