Robbery of First National Bank of Coweta

OKLAHOMA CITY—James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Oklahoma, announces the robbery of the First National Bank of Coweta, Oneta Branch, 10097 S. 241st East Avenue, Coweta, Oklahoma.

At approximately 3:30 this afternoon, a white male entered the bank and presented a note demanding money. The robber then lifted his shirt and showed the bank employees a pistol in his waistband of his pants. The bank employees complied with the robber's demand and the robber left the bank with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. Witnesses saw the robber leave the bank area in a silver or gray-colored Volkswagon sedan with possibly a paper tag or paper covering the license plate. The right rear passenger wheel appeared to be missing its hubcap. No one was injured in today's robbery.

The robber was described as a white male, 5'10" to 6'0" in height, and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He wore a dark-colored jacket, blue jeans, and a hat. He also had a grayish-colored goatee.

The robbery is being investigated by the FBI and the Coweta Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding either robbery should contact the FBI at (405) 290-7770 (24 hour number). You may remain anonymous.

The Oklahoma Banker's Association offers up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and/or conviction of anyone robbing a member bank.