Robbery of the PNC Bank

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery of the PNC Bank branch located at 1511 Walnut Street in Philadelphia earlier today. This subject is believed to be the same individual who is responsible for the robbery of the Firstrust Bank branch at 1901 Walnut Street in Philadelphia yesterday.

At approximately 12:38 p.m., an unidentified male entered the PNC Bank branch and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled the area of the bank on foot in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The subject is described as a black male in his 40’s, 5’8” to 5’10” tall, medium build, dark complexion, now with a freshly-trimmed mustache, with close-cropped hair, wearing a dark overcoat.

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.ppdonline.org and click on the Detectives Box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.