The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Black Jersey Bandit who is responsible for an attempted bank robbery on Friday, July 29, 2022.

At approximately 4:33 p.m., an unknown female entered Wells Fargo, located at 156 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE. The suspect threatened she had a bomb and presented a demand note to a teller. The robber did not receive money and left the bank on foot heading south.

Suspect’s Description:

• Sex: Female
• Race: Hispanic
• Age: 30-40
• Height: 5'4”
• Weight: 140 pounds
• Hair: Brown, with a ponytail
• Clothing: Black Indianapolis Colts jersey with the number 18, tan baseball cap, black mask, khaki pants.
• Other: The suspect appeared to have a bandage on the back of her right hand.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov.

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.