FBI Albuquerque
Office of Public Affairs
(505) 889-1300
May 7, 2022

FBI Media Alert: FBI, Grants Police Look for 'Red Shoe Robber' After Bank Robbery

The FBI and Grants Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify the "Red Shoe Robber," who is responsible for a bank robbery on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

At approximately 11:31 a.m., an unknown female entered Wells Fargo, 201 North 1st Street. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from a teller. The robber received an undisclosed sum of money and left the bank.

Suspect’s Description:

  • Sex: Female
  • Race: White
  • Hair: Brown
  • Clothing: Blue surgical mask, dark hoodie, dark gloves, dark pants, red shoes, dark backpack.
  • Other: The suspect had a long brown ponytail and mascara all over her face.

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.

This suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach her but call the FBI immediately.

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.