Individual Suspected in Multiple Bank Robberies Arrested

Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI for the Northern District of Ohio, announces the arrest of Benjamin Gates, age 33.

Gates was arrested in the 1200 block of Clarendon Avenue NW in Canton, Ohio, this afternoon without incident. Gates was arrested by members of the Safe Streets Task Force comprised of FBI, Canton Police Department, Alliance Police Department, and Ohio Adult Parole Authority.

Gates is currently charged with one count of robbery for the August 10th robbery of Huntington Bank, located inside the Giant Eagle at 608 Raff Road in Canton, Ohio.

Gates is suspected in multiple bank robberies. This investigation continues by the FBI, Canton Police Department, Stark County Sheriffs Office, North Canton Police Department, Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, and Liberty Police Department.

Any questions regarding this press release should be directed to SA Vicki D Anderson at 216-522-1400 or vicki.anderson@ic.fbi.gov.