Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Seeking Information on Robbery of Wachovia Bank Branch on Garland Road

January 20, 2010 - Robert E. Casey Jr., Special Agent In Charge, Dallas FBI, is seeking the public’s assistance for information concerning the bank robbery which occurred at the Wachovia Bank, 9508 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas on January 19, 2009.

Preliminary investigation indicates one (1) white male and one (1) black male entered the Wachovia Bank at approximately 3:05 p.m. The white male robber approached one of the tellers and verbally announced the robbery and demanded money. A handgun was shown. No one was hurt.

One robber is described as a male, white, approximately 30-40 years old, 5’09 tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair. This robber was last seen wearing a striped stocking cap, sunglasses, a dark jacket that had the appearance of being a security guard jacket, dark slacks, dark shoes, and gloves. The second robber is described as male, black, 5’10 tall, weighing approximately 180-200 pounds, with black hair. This robber was last seen wearing striped stocking cap, sunglasses, a dark jacket that had the appearance of being a security guard jacket, dark slacks, dark shoes, and light colored gloves. The robbers were seen leaving the bank on foot, no known direction of travel.

It is believed these two robbers were also responsible for the January 8, 2010, robbery of the Liberty Federal Savings located at 6220 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

The FBI and Dallas Police Department are jointly investigating this robbery.

Anyone recognizing these robbers or having information about their current whereabouts should call the Dallas FBI Office of the FBI at 972-559-5000 or their local police agency. These persons should not be approached by citizens who may recognize them or know their whereabouts.

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