UPDATE: Old City Bank Robbers Dump Tracking Device and Some Cash Near Thriftway Shopping Center
A downtown bank robbery led Philadelphia Police to the corner of Aramingo Avenue and York Street on Friday morning after a suspect tossed the tracking device that was inside a stolen bag of money. The Spirit was on the scene as police and news helicopters were hovering over parts of the Riverwards.
According to the FBI, the suspect entered the bank at 399 Market Street at approximately 7:57 AM and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject placed the money in a dark-colored messenger or shoulder bag and fled the area of the bank on foot in an unknown direction. The robbery happened across the street from where FOX 29 anchorman Steve Keeley was preparing to interview Chief Inspector Joseph Sullivan of the Philadelphia Police Department.
The suspect is reportedly still on the loose and no injuries have been reported at this time. Police are looking for a white male in his early 30’s, 6’ tall, with a beard and mustache, wearing a blue collared long-sleeved shirt and maroon, old school Phillies logo baseball cap. This man is believed to be the same suspect who robbed of the TD Bank branch located at 111 S. 11th Street on Wednesday (July 15th) at 6:45 PM.
The following photos of the suspect have been released:
The subject is described as a white male in his early 30’s, 6’ tall, with a beard and mustache, wearing a blue collared long-sleeved shirt and old Phillies logo baseball cap.
Anyone with information about this robbery or this subject is urged to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.
This photo was taken during the robbery of a TD Bank branch located at 111 S. 11th Street on Wednesday July 15th.
This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about this robbery or this subject is urged to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject’s capture; tipsters can remain anonymous.
