FBI Philadelphia
Public Affairs Specialist Sofia Kettler
philadelphia.media@fbi.gov
August 9, 2019

FBI, Law Enforcement Partners Seek Public's Assistance to Locate Michael Wheeler

The FBI, Marple Township Police Department, Delaware State Police, and Middletown Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Michael Wheeler. Wheeler, 39, is wanted for four bank robberies in less than two weeks:

  • July 29, 2019—Wells Fargo Bank; 2701 West Chester Pike, Broomall, Marple Township, Pennsylvania
  • August 2, 2019—WSFS Bank; 105 Irish Hill Road, Felton, Delaware
  • August 5, 2019—M&T Bank; 399 East Main Street, Middletown, Delaware
  • August 5, 2019—Wells Fargo Bank; 814 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Delaware

Wheeler is under investigation for an additional bank robbery in Pennsylvania, a bank robbery in New Jersey, and a bank robbery in Maryland, as well.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about Wheeler’s location is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Note: Wells Fargo Bank, a non-governmental organization, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the robberies of the Wells Fargo branches referenced above. The FBI has no involvement in the administration of this reward or any of its governing terms or conditions.

Michael Wheeler; Bank Robber