The Knoxville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man who robbed a SunTrust Bank on August 18, 2015.

On August 18, 2015 at approximately 4:25 p.m., law enforcement agencies responded to an armed bank robbery at the SunTrust Bank branch at 700 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Reports indicate that a masked man entered the SunTrust Bank, brandished a handgun, and demanded money from the bank employees. After obtaining an undetermined amount of money, the suspect fled the scene. The suspect is described as follows:

• White
• Male
• Approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall
• Medium build
• Dark mask
• Dark ball cap
• Dark short-sleeved shirt
• Khaki pants
• Dark shoes
• Dark gloves   

Anyone with information is asked to call the Knoxville 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, composed of the FBI, KPD, and KCSO, and the KPD Violent Crimes Unit.