FBI: Bank Robbed by Suspect in Yellow Construction Vest

The FBI reports that a man robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The unknown subject was described as a black male of medium height with a dark complexion, the FBI said. He was described as wearing dark sunglasses, a yellow construction vest and a black hat. He had a blue towel covering his face. The subject was carrying a white construction hard hat.

The robbery took place Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 1:06 p.m., when a man robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at 3200 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, in Washington, DC.

The subject entered the bank, approached the victim teller, passed a note indicating that he was armed and demanded money, the FBI reported. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the subject left the bank on foot.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of this bank robber.SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

The FBI/MPD Violent Crimes Task Force is investigating this robbery and requests that anyone with information call the FBI at 202-278-2000 or MPD’s tip line at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the police department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

PHOTO of suspect from surveillance video, courtesy of FBI