Crime & Safety
FBI Looking for Bedford Bank Robber
Do you recognize the suspect? Reward money is available for tips that help lead to the arrest of the suspect.

BEDFORD, OH - Police are looking for a lone bank robber who hit the US Bank on 680 Broadway Ave., Bedford on Monday.
The suspect walked into the bank and passed a note to the teller. The note said that the suspect was armed and that he was committing a bank robbery. The note also demanded that no dye packs be included in the money being handed over.
After handing over the note, the suspect repeatedly said to the teller, "Give me the money" and then "hurry up." The teller complied, handing over cash to the suspect.
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The suspect walked out of the bank and headed south on Broadway Avenue on foot.
Police say the suspect is a black male, approximately 6' to 6'2", approximately 180 to 200 lbs., between the ages of 23-27. He was wearing a navy blue hoodie cinched tight around his face, sunglasses with mirrored frames, light blue knit gloves, and dark colored loose fitting pants.
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There was no weapon visible during the robbery, but the demand note he passed the teller did say the suspect was armed. No physical injuries were reported during the incident.
Tips can be provided to the Bedford Police Department or the Cleveland Division of the FBI. Reward money is available for information leading to the successful identification and prosecution of the individual responsible. Tips can remain anonymous.
You can see photos of the suspect and the note passed to the teller below.


Photos from the Cleveland FBI
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