This bank robber made sure to check his stash of cash before he got home and when he did, he realized there had been a tracking device placed in it with the money, which he promptly discarded, leaving a cold trail for police and the FBI.
The robbery happened on July 31, 2012 at the Bank of America branch on North Milwaukee Avenue near Bryn Mawr. A middle-aged man wearing a straw hat walked into the bank, handed the teller a note demanding money and made off with an undetermined amount of cash.
There was no direct threat of violence, but there clearly was an implied threat. After handing over the note, the robber lifted up his shirt to reveal a handgun that was tucked in his waistband. This also provided a good view of his belt buckle, which was silver or gray in color, and square-shaped, about three inches wide and three inches high
The robber is believed to have fled northwest on Milwaukee Avenue. Police followed the tracking device and found it lying on the sidewalk on Peterson Avenue a few blocks west of Milwaukee. The robber was no where to be found. The FBI if offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to his arrest.
Here is the FBI's description of the robber:
Hispanic male in his 50's.
About 5' 7'' with brown hair.
He was wearing a straw cowboy hat and a large silver or gray belt buckle and carried a handgun.
He is considered armed and dangerous, if you see him, you are asked to call police.
Friday, April 12 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-04-13 02:57:15 GMT
However one individual, 29-year-old Kenneth Blackman disappeared before the takedown took place. As a result, the FBI is engaged in a manhunt to track and apprehend Blackman.
However one individual, 29-year-old Kenneth Blackman disappeared before the takedown took place. As a result, the FBI is engaged in a manhunt to track and apprehend Blackman.
Friday, April 5 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-04-05 19:56:00 GMT
There's a saying that it's better to give than to receive, but the FBI says businessman Ahmed Fa Albalwneh, 44, turned that mantra upside down to make his company all about the taking.
There's a saying that it's better to give than to receive, but the FBI says businessman Ahmed Fa Albalwneh, 44, turned that mantra upside down to make his company all about the taking.
Friday, March 29 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-03-29 19:53:58 GMT
The first robbery happened at the Chase bank on Front Street near Wolf Road in Mokena on February 21st. Five days later he held up another bank, this time the First Midwest Bank on 80th Avenue.
The first robbery happened at the Chase bank on Front Street near Wolf Road in Mokena on February 21st. Five days later he held up another bank, this time the First Midwest Bank on 80th Avenue at 167th in Tinley Park.
