FBI New Orleans
Craig C. Betbeze
(504) 816-3274
August 21, 2017

FBI Investigating Capital One Bank Robbery Located at 3540 St. Charles Avenue

NEW ORLEANS—The FBI New Orleans Division is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the individual who robbed the Capital One Bank, 3540 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115.

On Monday, August 21, 2017, at approximately 12:44 p.m., a black male entered the Capital One Bank, approached the teller counter, and presented a note demanding money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the robber fled the bank on foot.

The robber is described as an older black male, approximately 5’10”—6’0” tall, medium build, brown eyes with grey and black hair and a goatee. He wore a lime green short sleeved shirt with blue writing on the front, tan shorts, and eyeglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 504-816-3000 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. The Metropolitan Orleans Bank Security Association (MOBSA) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of this bank robber. The public can visit bankrobbers.fbi.gov for further information on suspects wanted for bank robbery.