CRIME OF THE WEEK
Released April 24, 2009

F.B.I. SEEKS SUSPECT IN
MULTIPLE BANK ROBBERIES

Crime Stoppers of El Paso is assisting agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in identifying and locating a suspect who is believed to be involved in multiple bank robberies, making this the “Crime of the Week.” 

On Tuesday morning, April 21st, about 9:00 A.M., a man walked into the First Savings Bank, 5430 Doniphan, minutes after the business opened.  The man approached a teller with a note saying he had a gun and demanding money.  He took the money and fled in a white, older-model Chevrolet Lumina with faded purple tinting on the windows.  There were no license plates on the vehicle. 

The suspect is an Hispanic male, 35-40 years old, approximately 5-foot 7-inches tall, with a heavy-set build, medium to dark complexion, mustache, and a light beard.  He was wearing a red baseball cap, possibly with the CHIVAS logo, sunglasses, black t-shirt with unknown printing on the front, and light blue jeans. 

This same suspect is believed to have held up the First Federal Bank, 2290 Trawood, shortly after 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 8th.  At that time the suspect was called the “Village People” robber because he was wearing a yellow hard hat and was dressed as a construction worker, much like the character in the singing group.

If you have any information at all about the identity and location of this subject, call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-TIPS(8477) or submit your tip onlineby clicking on the link below. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may earn a cash reward up to $1,000.

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