Reward Offered for Bank Robber

FBI Special Agent in Charge David Cuthbertson announced today that Wells Fargo is offering a reward for information related to the city’s fourth bank robbery this year.

Wells Fargo is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for original information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual who robbed the Wells Fargo bank located at 500 North Zaragoza in El Paso, Texas on March 17, 2010.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso is also offering an additional $1000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual who robbed the aforementioned Wells Fargo bank.

The subject, who walked into the bank and made a verbal request to the teller demanding money, is described as a Hispanic male, light complexion, in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately 5’5”-5’6” tall, slim build, 5 o’clock shadow, hairy arms, brown eyes, wearing a blue baseball hat with a white star on the front, white shirt with “Akuma” on front, light blue jeans, and white shoes.

Per Wells Fargo, verification that original information led to the identification, arrest, and conviction is provided to Wells Fargo by the primary investigating law enforcement agency, which also recommends the amount to be paid. In most cases, a reward offer is valid up to 12 months after the date a crime has been committed. When a case involves multiple verified informants, rewards are shared.

This case is being worked by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes the El Paso Police Department and El Paso Sheriff’s Department. If anyone was in the vicinity of this bank, located near North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road, and has information about this robbery, please call the FBI at 915-832-5000.