“Rude Robber” Gets Away with Cash from Chase Bank

The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs your help in identifying a “Rude Robber” who got away with cash after robbing the Chase Bank located inside the Fiesta grocery store at 9419 Mesa in Houston, Texas, on 10/27/2010. The bank surveillance photograph is below.

At approximately 10:15 a.m., the man entered the Fiesta store and walked to the Chase bank located inside. Rudely, he cut in front of several customers to confront a teller. He held up a note which demanded money, then threatened her as he went to his waist as if he had a weapon. No weapon was observed. After the threats, the teller provided the man with some cash. No one was physically hurt during the robbery.

The Rude Robber is described as a black male, early 40’s, approximately 5’6” to 5’7” tall, with a muscular build and a dark complexion. He was clean-shaven and wore a red and white striped polo shirt, jeans, and a light blue North Carolina Tar Heels baseball cap.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477).