FBI Richmond
Public Affairs Specialist Dennette Rybiski
(804) 261-1044
December 1, 2017

Ward Christopher Royal Wanted by the Richmond FBI Central Virginia Violent Crimes Task Force For Armed Bank Robbery

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Ward Christopher Royal, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in a series of bank robberies. Please contact the Richmond Division of the FBI at 804/261-1044 with information that may lead to the whereabouts of Royal.

Description:

  • Aliases: Chris Royal, Christopher Ward Royal, Christopher Royal and Ward C. Royal
  • Race: White
  • Hair: Brown
  • Sex: Male
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Height: 5’8”
  • Date of birth: May 1, 1963
  • Weight: 180 pounds
  • Place of Birth: Virginia
  • FBI # 20336X4
  • SID # VA526213 and NC0355816A

Royal is wanted in connection with the following robberies:

  • Wells Fargo Bank – 8101 Brook Road in Henrico County, Virginia on October 17, 2017
  • Wells Fargo Bank – 5610 Brook Road in Henrico County, Virginia on October 30, 2017
  • New Generations Bank – 1700 Robin Hood Road in Richmond, Virginia on November 7, 2017
  • Wells Fargo Bank – 4901 West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia on November 11, 2017

There is an active state warrant for Ward Christopher Royal from the Commonwealth of Virginia, dated October 30, 2017 for Robbery – Firearm: Use in Commission of Felony, Second Offense. Ward should be considered armed and dangerous.

Fugitive Ward Christopher Royal 1

Wells Fargo robbery, 10/17/2017

Fugitive Ward Christopher Royal 2

Wells Fargo robbery, 10/17/2017

Fugitive Ward Christopher Royal 3

Wells Fargo robbery, 11/17/2017

Fugitive Ward Christopher Royal 4

Wells Fargo robbery, 11/17/2017