Seeking Assistance Identifying Man Suspected of Robbing Two Knoxville-Area Banks

The Knoxville Division of the FBI, Chief Jim Washam of the Kingston Police Department, and Chief James Webb of the Loudon Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a bank robbery suspect. The individual is suspected of robbing two banks in the Knoxville area on May 1, 2012.

At approximately 3:05 p.m., the suspect entered the BB&T Bank located at 406 Grove Street in Loudon, Tennessee, and presented a note demanding money. The suspect is described as a white male in his mid to late 30s, approximately 5’8” to 5’9” tall, and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He was wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt. The suspect also had multiple tattoos on his arms, hands, and neck area. He also has a prominent tattoo on the back his right hand.

At approximately 3:47 p.m., the suspect, who may have changed his t-shirt, entered the Bank of America located at 616 N. Kentucky Street in Kingston, Tennessee and presented a note demanding money. The suspect, same physical description as above, was wearing a white t-shirt.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this individual. Anyone with information should contact the Knoxville Division of the FBI at 865-544-0751, the Kingston Police Department at 865-376-2081, or the Loudon Police Department at 865-408-0412. This matter is being investigated jointly by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force (which consists of personnel from the FBI, KPD, and KCSO), the Kingston Police Department, and the Loudon Police Department.