“Big Bully Bandit” Identified and Charged

FBI Needs Public’s Help Locating Him

March 26, 2010 - The Houston FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Herman Bray, a 38-year-old Houston resident, who has been charged by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon for the March 10 armed robbery of the Amegy Bank at 7071 Lawndale in Houston, Texas.

Bray earned the nickname “Big Bully” for pushing and shoving customers during the bank robbery as he made his way to the teller counter brandishing a blue steel semi-automatic pistol. He threw a blue bag onto the counter and demanded cash. He left the bank on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. No one was physically hurt during the robbery.

Investigators believe Bray is currently in the Telephone Road/Gulf Freeway area south of downtown Houston. They believe he may be staying at different hotels along the corridor.

Herman Bray is a black male, 5’09” tall, 210 pounds, heavy build, with a short military style haircut. Bray should be considered armed and dangerous.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of Bray, or any felony suspect. If you know the whereabouts of Herman Bray, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS or the Houston office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.