Citizens Bank Robbed Friday In Ohio

MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH — The FBI is asking the public for help finding a man that robbed Citizens Bank on Friday. The man was armed with a handgun but was tagged by an exploding dye pack that may have stained, his clothes or the stolen money with red dye.

The robbery took place at about 3:15 p.m. That's when the man came into the bank, with his gun, walked up to a teller and demanded money. The teller handed over the cash, including some money with the dye pack.

The suspect then ran out of the bank. The dye pack exploded outside, near the bank, the FBI said. It's possible the suspect is trying to use money that has been dyed red.

The man was wearing dark clothing, including a hoodie and mask that covered the lower half of his face. Pictures of the suspect are at the top of this article.

Tips can be provided to the FBI Cleveland Division at 2165221400 or the Maple Heights Police Department. Tips can remain anonymous and reward money is available for tips leading to the successful identification and prosecution of the individual responsible.

Photos from the FBI