Robbery of Bank of America Branch in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY—James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma City Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announces the robbery of the Bank of America branch located at 5900 North Portland in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

At approximately 4:40 p.m. on April 20, 2012, a white male entered the bank and presented a note demanding money. The note was written on the bank’s deposit slip and stated, “All the money in the draw [sic] or I will shoot.” While gathering the money, the teller heard the robber say 30 seconds, then 20 seconds. The teller realized he was counting down and complied with the robber’s demand. The robber gathered an undisclosed amount of cash and left the bank. A direction of flight was not seen by any witness.

The robber was described as a white male with a dark complexion in his mid-to-late 20s with dark colored hair. He was approximately 5’8” in height and weighed approximately 160 pounds. The robber wore a red baseball cap, a dark shirt, and blue jeans. No weapon was seen during the robbery, and no one was injured.

This robbery is being investigated by the FBI and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Anyone with information regarding this 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 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and/or conviction of anyone robbing a member bank.