Robbery of a Vist Financial Branch in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery of the Vist Financial branch at 8000 Verree Road on March 19, 2012.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., the subject entered the branch and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled the area of the bank, possibly in an older model, white, full-sized van with ladders on the roof.

The subject is described as a black male in his late 30s, 5’7” to 5’8” tall, stocky build, with a dark complexion and a thick beard; and he was wearing a black baseball cap with a red brim and logo on the front, a black jacket, and dark gray pants with the legs rolled up. The subject was carrying a red towel or rag in his rear pocket.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Department or the FBI at 215-418-4000. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject’s capture, and tipsters can remain anonymous.