Robbery of Bank of Oklahoma Branch in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY—James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma City Division of the FBI, announces the robbery of the Bank of Oklahoma, 3501 N.W. Expressway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (inside Buy 4 Less).

At approximately 2:38 p.m., a black male entered the Buy 4 Less and approached the teller counter at the bank. The subject gave the teller a note stating he had a gun and demanded money. The teller complied with the demand, and the subject placed an undisclosed amount of money in a white grocery-type plastic bag with red lettering. The subject departed the Buy 4 Less and was last seen Westbound on NW expressway in a dark blue or black Mwercury Marquise. No one was injured in today’s robbery.

The subject is also suspected of a failed attempt to rob the IBC Bank at 57th and May approximately one hour earlier.

The subject is described as a black male, approximately 30 years of age, 6’-6’2” tall, with a slim build and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black sunglasses, and pinkie rings.

This bank robbery is being investigated by the FBI and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Anyone with information is requested to call the FBI at (405)290-7770 (24-hour number). Callers can remain anonymous. The Okahoma Banker’s Association offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for robbing a member bank.

Questions can be directed to Special Agent Rick Rains, Media Coordinator, at (405) 290-3687.