Searching for Man Who Robbed First People’s Bank Branch in Knoxville

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

At approximately 2:20 p.m. today, the suspect entered the First People’s Bank located at 7100 Kingston Pike in Knoxville; brandished a dark-colored, semi-automatic handgun; and demanded money. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, approximately 35 to 45 years old, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall, and weighing approximately 140 and 150 to pounds. The suspect was wearing a plain, black baseball hat; a black, zip-up style hoodie; blue jeans; and tennis shoes. The tennis shoes were possibly Nike brand, white background with dark-colored swoosh. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect left the scene on foot headed West on Kingston Pike.

A reward is being offered for 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, KPD, and KSCO, as part of the Safe Streets Task Force, and the KPD Major Crimes Unit.

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