June 2, 2014

Attempted Robbery of a Wells Fargo Branch

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the attempted robbery of the Wells Fargo Branch at 8527 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia earlier today.

At approximately 2:15 p.m., the subject entered the bank and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. The subject fled the bank on foot, in an unknown direction, without obtaining any money.

The subject is described as a white male in his 50s or 60s, 5’10” tall, heavy build, wearing a light blue shirt, a dark jacket, sunglasses, and yellow or tan work gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Department or the FBI at 215-418-4000. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject’s capture, and tipsters can remain anonymous.