Serial Bank Robbery Suspect Identifed

The FBI, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Upper Dublin (Pennsylvania) Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in locating William J. Gill, 32 years of age, 5’9” tall, last known to be living in the 5000 block of Homestead Street in Philadelphia. Gill was charged today by the Upper Dublin Police Department in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania with the robbery of the PNC Bank branch located at 1015 South Bethlehem Pike in Ambler, Pennsylvania this morning, and he is also believed to be the subject responsible for the attempted robbery of the Wachovia Bank branch located at 2 West Girard Avenue, and the robbery of the TD Bank branch located at 3930 Woodhaven Boulevard, both yesterday.

At approximately 8:45 a.m. today, the subject, who was later identified as Gill, entered the PNC Bank branch, made a threatening verbal demand to a teller indicating that he was armed with a gun, then fled the bank after obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash. The subject was wearing a black zip-up jacket, and was last seen fleeing the area of the bank in a white or light-colored mini-van. As visible in the security camera images from the bank, the subject’s left hand is stained red, possibly from a dye-pack taken in yesterday’s robbery.

Two photographs from the robbery of the PNC Bank and two photographs of Gill are below. Gill is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000, the Philadelphia Police Department, or the Upper Dublin Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to the location and apprehension of this subject. Tipsters can remain anonymous.