Recognize This Tattoo? Police Looking For South Hill Bank Robber

SOUTH HILL, WA - Do you recognize this man's unique hand tattoo? If so, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office wants to hear from you. Police have released images of this man, who they think robbed a South Hill Key Bank branch last week.

According to the sheriff's office, the suspect robbed the bank along the 15100 block of Meridian Avenue East around 1:40 p.m. last Thursday. The man handed a note to the teller saying that he had a weapon and wanted cash. He fled the scene on a mountain bike, police say.

Police describe the suspect as being between 5'6" and 5'8" tall and weighing about 200 pounds; at the time of the robbery, he had brown hair and facial hair, and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. However, the tattoo on his left hand stands out.

If you recognize the suspect or know anything about the robbery, contact Pierce County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. There is a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Image via Pierce County Sheriff's Office