The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Johnson City Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the men who robbed Tri-City Community Bank on October 4, 2017.

On October 4, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m., law enforcement agencies responded to an armed bank robbery at the Tri-City Community Bank, 2867 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, Tennessee.

Reports indicate that two males wearing dark clothing entered Tri-City Community Bank and brandished a small black semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the bank employees. The suspects wore gorilla masks and one had a backpack. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspects fled the bank in a silver older model four door Toyota Corolla. Anyone with information is asked to call the Knoxville FBI Office at 865-544-0751.

This matter is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Johnson City Police Department.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 

For more information on the FBI’s Knoxville Division, visit www.fbi.gov/knoxville