HOUSTON – The FBI Violent Crime Task Force is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a man who is accused of robbing a Chase Bank in northwest Houston Monday.
The robbery occurred at around 9 a.m. at the bank located at 6910 FM 1960.
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According to investigators, the suspect, who is dubbed the “Playbook Pilferer,” entered the bank, approached a counter, and verbally threatened a teller while demanding cash. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money, which the robber placed into a blue “playbook” folder he carried, authorities said.
Help us identify and permanently bench the "Playbook Pilferer" who robbed the Chase Bank at 6910 FM 1960 in NW Houston this morning.
— FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) September 18, 2023
He's a black male, approx 245 lbs. and 6'3" tall, with long, thick dreadlocks. Call @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS. Up to a $5,000 reward. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/TO6OWl7frE
The suspect reportedly left the bank traveling westbound on foot. No one was physically hurt during the robbery, investigators said.
The suspect is described by the FBI as a man who is 6 feet 3 inches tall and between the ages of 35-40. The man has a heavy build and long, thick locks.
During the robbery, investigators said the suspect wore a black medical mask, dark shirt, blue pants, and a baseball cap that displayed the “Texans” football team logo on the front.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI Houston Field Office at (713) 693-5000. Tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through their website, www.crime-stoppers.org, or the Houston Crime Stoppers mobile phone app which can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android devices. All tipsters remain anonymous.
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