Searching for Man Who Robbed SunTrust Bank Branch in Knoxville

The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Chief Sterling Owen IV of the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who robbed a Knoxville bank today.

At approximately 12:35 p.m., the suspect entered the SunTrust Bank located at 2915 Tazwell Pike in Knoxville and displayed a note threatening a gun and demanding money. Witnesses described the suspect as a heavy-set white male, approximately 40 to 50 years old, between 5’4” and 5’7” tall. The suspect was further described as having brown hair, a mustache, and was wearing a white, short-sleeved t-shirt. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect left the scene on foot.

A reward is being offered for any information which leads to the arrest of this individual. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 865-544-0751 or the KPD at 865-215-7212. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force (made up of personnel from the FBI, KPD, and KCSO) and the KPD Major Crimes Unit.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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