Armed Robbery of a Washington Savings Bank Branch in Philadelphia

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the armed robbery of the Washington Savings Bank branch located at

2548 East Lehigh Avenue

earlier today.

At approximately 2:25 p.m., the subject entered the bank and threatened a teller with a knife. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, which the subject placed into a bag or satchel that he was carrying, the subject fled the area of the bank on foot and was last seen on Lehigh heading towards

Richmond Street

.

The subject is described as a white male in his 20’s, 6’2” tall, medium build, clean shaven, wearing a black baseball cap, a black jacket, and black gloves.

Two pictures from the bank’s security cameras are below.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked 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, and tipsters can remain anonymous.