FBI Philadelphia
Public Affairs Specialist Sofia Kettler
philadelphia.media@fbi.gov
January 2, 2015

Robbery of Citizens Bank Branch in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery today of the Citizens Bank branch located at 8345 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

At approximately 1:35 p.m., the subject entered the bank and handed a teller a threatening demand note. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled the area of the bank in an unknown direction.

The subject is described as a white male, approximately 25-30 years old and 5’9”-5’10” tall, with a medium build and short-cropped beard. He wore a greenish coat, purple pants, brown boots, and a dark-colored cap.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about this robbery or this subject is urged to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject’s capture; tipsters can remain anonymous.