NEW ORLEANS—The FBI New Orleans Division is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the two individuals who robbed the First Bank & Trust, 1320 S. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, Lousiana 70403.

On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at approximately 11:30 a.m., two black males entered the First Bank & Trust, approached the teller counter, brandished a handgun, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the robbers fled the bank on foot.

The robbers were described as follows:

Subject # 1 – is a black male, approximately 5’ 6” tall, between 30 to 40 years old, light complexion, and a small build. He wore a black long sleeve polo style shirt with white stripes, blue jeans, and a white baseball hat.

Subject # 2 – is a black male, approximately 6’ 00” tall, between 20 to 30 years old, medium complexion, medium build, and a beard. He wore a black short sleeve shirt, dark pants, and a black baseball hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 504-816-3000 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of these bank robbers. The public can visit bankrobbers.fbi.gov for further information on suspects wanted for bank robbery.