Robbery of Chase Bank Branch in Houston

HOUSTON, December 20, 2012 - The FBI needs your help identifying the man responsible for the armed robbery of a Houston Chase Bank branch on Wednesday. It happened at the Chase Bank located at 175 Yale Street in Houston, Texas. A photograph of the robber leaving the bank with the cash is at the conclusion of this press release.

At about 2:28 p.m., the robber entered the bank alone, pulled out a black semi-automatic pistol, and handed the teller a demand note. The teller gave the man some cash. He exited the bank and was last seen heading south from the bank on foot. No one was physically hurt during the robbery. The armed robber is described as a white male, 5’8”-5’11” tall, weighing 175-200 pounds, wearing a gray jacket, dark pants, and a black ball cap with a yellow emblem.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the Houston Field Office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.

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