Seeking Information on Two Bank Robberies, Possibly Committed by Same Subject

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject believed to be responsible for the robberies of the Citizens Bank branch at 6324 Stenton Avenue, and the Beneficial Bank branch at 5301 Chew Avenue earlier today.

At approximately 12:09 p.m., a subject entered the Citizens 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 and was last seen on Washington Avenue headed towards Limekiln Pike. The subject was wearing a short-sleeved dark green buttoned shirt with epaulets, dark green pants, large prescription glasses, and white gauze on his left arm.

It is believed that the same subject then entered the Beneficial Bank branch at approximately 12:50 p.m. and presented a threatening demand note a teller. The subject in this robbery was wearing a yellow or mustard colored plain baseball cap, large prescription glasses, and a dark plain t-shirt. The subject did not have any gauze on his arms.

The subject may have missing or damaged front teeth, and a mustache and goatee or beard. The subject is a black male in his mid to late 30’s, approximately 5’7” tall, and 150 pounds.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. 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 this subject’s capture, and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Two pictures from each of the robberies are below.