Bank Robbed Saturday In Philadelphia, Man Sought

PHILADELPHIA — The FBI/Philadelphia Police Department Violent Crimes Task Force is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank in the city over the weekend. A reward is being offered for information leading to the man's capture and tipsters can remain anonymous.

According to authorities, the man above came into the Citizens Bank branch located at 6324 Stenton Ave. at about 9:34 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.

He gave the teller a demand note, which threatened violence, authorities said.

After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, he left the bank and may have fled the area in a gold Kia vehicle with tinted windows, according to authorities.

Authorities described him as a black man in his 50s to 60s standing 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build and a mustache.

He was wearing a green jacket, green dress shirt, multi-colored tie, blue jeans, yellow fedora, and eyeglasses, authorities said.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about this robbery or this subject is urged to call the FBI/PPD Violent Crimes Task Force at (215) 418-4000.