Attempted Robbery of the Bank of America Today

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the attempted robbery of the Bank of America branch located at 1841 East Allegheny Avenue earlier today.

At approximately 1:35 p.m., an unidentified male entered the branch and presented threatening demand note to a teller. The subject fled the bank, however, before obtaining any cash, and was last seen heading eastbound on foot on Allegheny Avenue. The subject is described as a white male in his mid 30’s, thin or skinny build, with a closely cropped thin beard and mustache, wearing a black knit wool cap, dark sunglasses, a plaid flannel jacket or heavy lined shirt, and blue jeans.

Two photographs from the bank’s security cameras are below. This subject is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of this subject. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

To view flyers of this and other bank robbery subjects wanted by the FBI/Major Crimes Task Force, please visit www.pdonline.org and click on the Detectives Box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.