FBI Philadelphia
Public Affairs Specialist Sofia Kettler
philadelphia.media@fbi.gov
August 24, 2015

Robbery of Wells Fargo Bank Branch in Philadelphia Today

The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery today of the Wells Fargo Bank branch located at 2005 Market Street.

At approximately 1:21 p.m., the subject entered the bank and showed a teller a demand note. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled the area of the bank on foot.

The subject is described as a black male in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 5’7”-5’8” tall, slim build, with a beard and mustache. He wore a gray V-neck T-shirt, dark-colored pants, and mirrored aviator-style sunglasses. Witnesses noted his bottom front teeth, which had a V-shaped gap in them and a significant amount of what appeared to be dental plaque.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about this robbery or this subject is urged to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject’s capture; tipsters can remain anonymous.

Four photos from the bank’s security cameras are below.