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May 19, 2012
Suspected bank robber turns himself in
Suspected of robbing an Austin bank Friday, Joseph Marc, 20, turned himself in today without incident, according to the Austin Police Department.
Marc has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and is in custody at the Travis County Jail, where his bail is set at $75,000.
A police SWAT team spent much of Friday evening surrounding a neighborhood in Northeast Austin unsuccessfully searching for Marc after he allegedly robbed the Austin Telco Federal Credit Union earlier that day
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May 18, 2012
Police seeking man who robbed North Austin bank
The Austin Telco Federal Credit Union at 1100 Center Ridge Drive in North Austin was robbed earlier this afternoon, officials said.
Officials said a man robbed the bank around 2:35 p.m. before driving away in a gray station wagon.
Officials could not immediately say how much money the man took. They did not have a detailed description of him.
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May 4, 2012
Austin police investigate North Lamar bank robbery
Austin police are investigating the sixth bank robbery of the year, and now looking for a suspect, an official said.
The robbery occurred at Bank of America at 3520 North Lamar Boulevard, said Austin police senior officer Veneza Aguinaga.
A man described as a white male, 6 feet tall, wearing glasses and cleaned shaven walked into the bank at 10:27 a.m. demanding money, Aguinaga said. The man was wearing an Old Navy shirt with the image of the U.S. flag on the front, she added. There were no injuries reported.
The man left with an undisclosed amount of money in an unknown direction, she said. At this time last year, there were nine bank robberies for Austin police.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to talk to police, they may call Austin Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS.
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April 4, 2012
Police arrest man accused of robbing Wells Fargo Bank
Case: 12-0950781
Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time: 11:32 a.m.
Location: Wells Fargo, 2326 South Congress Avenue
Narrative:
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank, 2326 South Congress Avenue.
A preliminary investigation shows that a male entered the bank and demanded cash. The suspect left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported.
A short time later, a suspect was taken into custody without incident. He has been identified as:
Christopher Parker, White male, (D. O. B. 12-13-58).
He is being charged with Robbery by Threat, a 2nd Degree Felony.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the fifth bank robbery of 2012. At this time in 2011, there were nine bank robberies.
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February 14, 2012
Suspect in Northwest Austin bank robbery arrested
A man has been charged in the robbery of a Northwest Austin bank after he was located near a nearby apartment complex, a police official said.
The man, identified as Phillip Howard Brown, was taken into custody shortly after 11 a.m., less than two hours after the robbery at the Wells Fargo bank at 13749 U.S. 183 near Lake Creek Parkway, the official said.
The incident marks the third time this particular bank has seen a robbery since October.
Today’s incident began when a man, estimated to be 25 years old, walked into the bank and demanded money around 9:30 a.m., said Austin police spokesman Dennis Farris.
He then left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, Farris said. No injuries were reported.
When police arrived, they were told by a witness that the suspect fled south toward an apartment complex near Hymeadow Drive and U.S. 183, Farris said. The suspect was taken into custody shortly thereafter, said Austin police spokeswoman Lisa Cortinas.
The same Wells Fargo branch was robbed around 9 a.m. on Jan. 10, when a man entered the bank, demanded cash and then left with an undisclosed amount of money. No one has been charged in that case, Farris said.
Last year, the bank was robbed in October, and a suspect was charged in that case a few days later.
Anyone with information is asked to call Austin police at 512-974-5092, CrimeStoppers at 472-8477 or text “Tip 103” and a message to 274637.
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January 10, 2012
Police investigate Northwest Austin bank robbery
A Wells Fargo Bank branch on U.S. 183 near Lake Creek Parkway was robbed about 9 a.m. today, police said.
A preliminary investigation shows that a man entered the bank, demanded cash and then left with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. No injuries were reported.
The man is described as black; 20 to 25 years old; about 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium build and a wide nose. He was last seen wearing a black wig, large black sunglasses, a black hoodie and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call Austin police at 512-974-5092, CrimeStoppers at 472-8477 or text “Tip 103” and a message to 274637.
The Northwest Austin bank was also robbed in October, and a suspect was charged a few days later.
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January 5, 2012
Austin police investigate Northeast Austin bank robbery
Austin police are investigating a bank robbery in Northeast Austin this morning, officials said.
The robbery occurred at about 10 a.m. at 912 Bastop Highway near Texas 71 and U.S. 183, officials said.
The suspect left the bank on foot and a search is under way, an official said.
This marks the first Austin bank robbery of 2012.
Photo by Ricardo B. Brazziell, American-Statesman staff
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January 4, 2012
Round Rock bank robbed
Round Rock police are searching for a man who robbed the Union State Bank today at 902 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock.
The man entered the bank at 9:32 a.m., approached a teller and demanded money, police said. The man got an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen walking north from the bank, according to police.
He is in his late 20s or early 30s, is between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, weighs 180 to 190 pounds and was wearing a black knit cap, blue jeans and a short-sleeve gray shirt over a long-sleeve black shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force at 512-569-0465 or email shawn.scott@ic.fbi.gov.
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November 15, 2011
Bank robbed in Northeast Austin
Police are investigating a morning bank robbery in Northeast Austin, officials said Tuesday.
The robbery occurred at 10:45 a.m. at the Comerica Bank at 2315 East Anderson Lane near U.S. 290 and U.S. 183, the official said.
There were no reported injuries and the robbery appears to have involved one male suspect, the official said.
The incident marks the 24th bank robbery of the year for Austin police, officials said.
Officials released a surveillance photo of the bank robber, at right.
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November 14, 2011
Police seek suspect involved in Bank of America robbery
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
On Monday, November 14, 2011, Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of America located at 701 E. Stassney Lane.
A preliminary investigation shows that a Black male suspect entered the bank and displayed a note. The subject left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as: Black Male 5’6” to 5’10” 195 lbs Black hair
The suspect was last seen wearing a light colored short sleeve shirt, blue jeans and a blue and red cap. He was carrying a black backpack.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 23rd bank robbery of 2011. At this time in 2010, there were 30 bank robberies.
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October 11, 2011
Authorities charge man in Williamson County bank robbery
Authorities have charged a 46-year-old man in connection with the robbery of a Chase Bank on Wednesday in Williamson County.
Cecilio Camacho Jr. has been charged with robbery and was being held at the Williamson County Jail on Tuesday with bail set at $100,000.
A teller at Chase Bank at 13809 U.S. 183 North said a man approached him at a counter and showed him a note indicating that it was a robbery and demanding money, the arrest warrant said.
The teller started to reach down to get the money when the man demanded to “see his hands,” the warrant said. The teller showed the man his hands and then gave the man the money, the warrant said. The man fled on foot, and the bank called police, according to the warrant.
Austin police found Camacho near the bank with the money that was taken, the warrant said. Camacho later confessed to robbing the bank, according to the warrant.
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October 5, 2011
Police arrest man in connection with two bank robberies
Austin police officers said they have detained a man they believe robbed two banks near U.S. 183 and Lake Creek Parkway today.
Police said that at about 2 p.m. an unarmed man walked into the Wells Fargo Bank at 13749 N. U.S. 183, demanded money from employees and fled. Police officials would not say how much money he took. Officials said no one was injured in the robbery.
Witnesses of the robbery said the man was 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighed 170 pounds. He wore blue jeans, a gray shirt and a black Texas Longhorns baseball cap.
At 3:13 p.m., police responded to reports of a robbery at the Chase Bank at 13809 N. U.S. 183. Witnesses of that robbery described an unarmed suspect who looked similar to the man in the previous robbery.
Officers arrested a man matching both descriptions walking nearby shortly afterward. Officials said they would not name the man as charges have not been filed.
“We believe it is the same suspect,” said police spokeswoman Veneza Aguinaga. “The case remains under investigation, and charges are forthcoming.”
UPDATE: Corrected to reflect when the robberies happened.
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September 16, 2011
Round Rock police arrest alleged bank robber
Round Rock police arrested Thursday a woman who allegedly played a role in an August 29 robbery of the Austin Telco Federal Credit Union at 201 Sundance Parkway in Round Rock.
Dominique Nicole Pack, 37, was arrested at her place of employment in Pflugerville. She is charged with aggravated robbery and is being held without bond at the Williamson County jail.
According to jail records, Pack owned the Chevrolet SUV the bank robbers used to flee the scene. The robbers crashed the vehicle into a parked car and abandoned it, then escaped in another vehicle waiting nearby, according to the documents.
Pack called Austin police shortly after the robbery to report her SUV was stolen, the documents said. Round Rock investigators later learned Pack was the girlfriend of the brother of one of the robbers, and while Pack denied any knowledge of the robbery, she later confessed that she lied to the Austin police about her vehicle being stolen, according to jail records.
The documents said surveillance camera footage shows Pack drove the SUV to the bank the morning just 90 minutes before the robbery, went inside and talked to a bank teller about opening an account. Investigators said Pack continuously scanned the inside of the bank before leaving, according to the records.
Pack is charged with aggravated robbery and could face a penalty of up to life in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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September 12, 2011
Austin police investigate South Austin bank robbery
A Wells Fargo bank branch at East Ben White and Woodward Street in South Austin was robbed about 10 a.m. today, police said.
Witnesses told police they saw a man enter the bank, demand money and leave with an undisclosed amount of cash, police Sgt. Keith Bazzle said.
Bazzle did not have a detailed description of the man, who he said left on foot.
There were no injuries reported.
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September 9, 2011
Bank robbed in North Austin
Update: Austin police have arrested a man in connection with the bank robbery. Officers arrested him in South Austin on Interstate 35 near Stassney Lane, said Sgt. Keith Bazzle of the Austin Police Department.
Update: Austin police have stopped a suspect in a bank robbery in North Austin. The robbery happened at 2:02 p.m.
Austin police are investigating a robbery at the Wells Fargo bank in the 11000 block of Interstate 35 North near West Braker Lane. The robbery happened at 2:02 p.m., police said.
Shortly after the robbery, police were pursuing a suspect south on I-35, officials said. Police later were seen surrounding a green pickup in the driveway of an auto dealership along the interstate in South Austin.
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August 10, 2011
Police arrest man accused of robbing Compass Bank
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
UPDATE: Douglas Joel Pittman has been charged with Robbery by Threat, a 2nd Degree Felony, for the robbery of the Compass Bank at 6910 Manchaca that occurred on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Bond is set at $50,000.
EARLIER: On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Compass Bank located at 6910 Airport Boulevard. Witnesses stated that a male entered the bank and demanded money. The suspect left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was then seen getting into a gold Mazda pickup truck. There were no injuries reported.
The suspect is described as: White male 5’10” in height Medium build Salt/pepper hair and goatee The suspect was last seen wearing a white long-sleeved button up shirt, black pants and a baseball cap.
Patrol officers saw a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle in the 900 block of Bodark Lane. The suspect was given verbal commands and was taken into custody without incident. Detectives anticipate filing charges in the next few hours.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 18th bank robbery of 2011. At this time in 2010, there were 16 bank robberies.
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August 1, 2011
San Marcos police seek bank robbery suspect
FROM THE SAN MARCOS POLICE DEPARTMENT:
San Marcos Police released several surveillance photos of a bank robbery suspect who robbed Compass Bank, 300 S. LBJ Drive, around 12:14 p.m. Monday.
The suspect, described as a white male, 5’10”, medium build, entered the bank at approximately 12:14 p.m. and presented a note to the bank teller, said Commander Penny Dunn.
The robber presented a note demanding cash from the teller drawer and indicated he had a weapon.
The suspect then exited the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, ran across S. LBJ to Nicola Street and disappeared. San Marcos Police and the FBI are currently investigating this bank robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call San Marcos Police Department Criminal Investigations 512.753.2300. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-324-8477 or check online at www.bandittracker.com
This is the first bank robbery in San Marcos since 2009 when the American National Bank was robbed on January 12, 2009. The suspect, Christopher Smith, was arrested on April 16, 2009 after a pursuit by San Marcos Police. Smith is currently serving a sentence in federal prison for three bank robberies that occurred in San Marcos, Luling, and Garden Ridge, Texas in 2008 and 2009.
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July 20, 2011
Man charged in South Austin bank robbery
A man was taken into custody Tuesday night in connection with the June robbery of the BBVA Compass bank in South Austin, according to an arrest affidavit.
Sean Daniel Wallace, 30, has been charged with second-degree felony robbery at the bank located at 1912 West Stassney Lane and was booked Tuesday night, according to the affidavit and jail records. He remained jailed today and is being held on $25,000 bail for the robbery charge, jail records show.
Wallace, wearing a bandana around his head, handed a teller a note at the bank demanding cash and left with an undisclosed amount of money on June 24, the affidavit said.
On July 8, a woman who identified herself as Wallace’s former girlfriend said she saw images of the robbery released by police, the affidavit said. Two more people contacted police and also connected Wallace to the images released of the robbery, the affidavit said.
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July 13, 2011
Woman charged in connection with June bank robbery in South Austin
A woman has been charged in connection with a South Austin bank robbery last month in which two individuals were seen entering the bank in disguise, according to an arrest affidavit.
Amber Scarffol, 37, was charged with aggravated robbery, a first degree felony, in connection with the June 17 robbery of the American Bank of Commerce at 2201 West Ben White Boulevard, the affidavit said.
Scarffol confessed to police she was driving the getaway car that took the two male suspects from the scene of the robbery, the affidavit said. One suspect was wearing large sunglasses and a wig, and a second suspect was wearing face paint, the affidavit said.
The second suspect, 38-year-old Donald Harris, is expected to face related charges after confessing to his role in the robbery, an Austin police official said. Harris was arrested and booked into a Kansas jail July 1 on an unrelated charge and is awaiting the new robbery charge, the official said.
After the arrest “he confessed to this bank robbery indicating that he was the person who painted himself with makeup to make it appear as if he was was black,” the affidavit said.
Scarffol was not shown booked in Travis County jail Wednesday morning, but faces a $100,000 bail, according to the affidavit.
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July 11, 2011
Temple police seek suspect in bank robbery
FROM THE TEMPLE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
At about 10:00 am today, Temple Police responded to a robbery in progress at “Texell Federal Credit Union,” 3314 South 31st Street. Officers arrived within a few minutes to learn that the lone suspect had just fled on foot to the south. Officers also learned that no one was hurt, and no shots had been fired.
Temple Police, along with units from the Bell County Sheriff’s Office and Texas DPS, searched the surrounding neighborhood for several hours, but have thus far been unable to locate the suspect.
The initial investigation indicates the man entered the bank just before 10:00 am, and displayed a handgun to the teller. He demanded, and received, an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing out the front door. Temple Police investigators, along with the FBI, gathered evidence at the scene, and their investigation continues.
The suspect is described as a white male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, between 5’9” and 6 feet tall, with a medium to muscular build. He was last seen wearing: a dark blue or black ball cap with white lettering on front; black sunglasses; light red, blue, and white plaid long sleeve shirt; blue jeans; and, carrying a dark color backpack or duffel bag over his shoulder. A photo of the suspect, taken by bank security cameras, is attached.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. Anyone with information about his current whereabouts should call 911. Anyone with information about his location or activities before or after the 10:00 am robbery is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500.
Residents living to the south and west of Texell (Forest Trail, Marlandwood, and Canyon Creek areas) are asked to check their yards and curbside trash cans for possible clothing or items related to the robbery. Anyone locating anything suspicious is asked to leave it in place and call the above main phone number.
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Northwest Austin bank robbed
A man robbed a Northwest Austin bank this morning, police officials said.
The man entered the Ironstone Bank at 11149 Research Blvd. near Balcones Woods Drive about 9 a.m., displayed a weapon and demanded cash, an official said.
He left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction, the official said. Police believe he left on foot.
There were no injuries reported.
Police said the suspect is a white or Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and with a heavy build. He was last seen wearing sunglasses, a black wig, dark pants, a dark shirt and white shoes.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call the Austin police robbery tip line at 974-5092.
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July 5, 2011
Police investigating North Austin bank robbery
Police are searching for a woman who robbed a Bank of America in North Austin today.
The woman walked into the bank at 6403 Airport Blvd. shortly after noon, threatened a bank teller and demanded money, said police spokeswoman Veneza Aguiñaga. She said the woman ran away from the bank with cash, but Aguiñaga did not give an amount.
The suspect was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and a white shirt, Aguiñaga said.
This is Austin’s 16th bank robbery of 2011. At this time last year, there were 14 bank robberies, police said.
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June 17, 2011
Austin police investigate South Austin bank robbery
Austin police are investigating a robbery this morning involving two male suspects at a bank in the 2200 block of West Ben White Boulevard, a police official said.
The robbery occurred at about 9:15 a.m. at the American Bank of Commerce at 2201 West Ben White Boulevard near Manchaca Road, said Sgt. Keith Bazzle.
Two white males entered the bank brandishing a weapon and demanding cash, Bazzle said. They left with an undisclosed amount of money in a vehicle in an unknown direction, he said.
Police said the first suspect was described as 6-foot, 2-inches to 6-foot, 4-inches tall, with a skinny build and was wearing a wig, sunglasses, a navy blue shirt and blue jeans. He was also wearing skateboarding-type sneakers, such as Vans, Bazzle said.
The second suspect was 5-foot, 7-inches to 5-foot, 10-inches tall with a thin build and wearing black face paint, a baseball cap and brown work boots.
Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspects is asked to contact the Austin police unit’s robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092.
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June 2, 2011
Bank robbery suspect in custody
4:45 p.m. update:
Police have identified the bank robbery suspect as 48-year-old William Barrs. He has been charged with robbery by threat. Bail was set at $20,000.
Earlier:
Police have arrested a man in connection with the robbery of the Government Employee Credit Union at 10808 Metric Blvd. in North Austin this morning.
At 8:38 a.m., the man walked into the bank and handed a note to a teller. There were no injuries. The man left with cash, but police did not give an amount.
Police found the suspect in Central East Austin about 9 a.m. and he was taken into custody. Charges are pending, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the robbery tip line at 974-5092.
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May 31, 2011
Police seek bank robbery suspect
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 6600 South Mopac Boulevard. A female suspect entered the bank, displayed a note, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as: White Female Medium build Late 50’s to early 60’s years of age
The suspect was last seen wearing large sunglasses, a dark jacket, light pants and a multi-colored bandana.
The suspect left the scene in the following vehicle:
Full size, single cab pick up, possibly gold or tan in color.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 11th bank robbery of 2011. At this time last year, there had been 13 bank robberies.
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May 24, 2011
Police arrest alleged serial bank robber
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, members of the Central Texas Violent Crimes Task Force (FBI, Austin PD, Round Rock PD) arrested Mark Donaldson, White male, (D. O. B. 04-21-1979) in Columbus, Texas. Donaldson is believed to be responsible for three bank robberies in Austin:
Regions Bank Location: 11215 S IH 35 Date-Time: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:34 AM Case #: 10-3130840
Chase Bank Location: 12858 N US Hwy 183 Date-Time: Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM Case #: 11-0760890
ABC Bank Location: 8668 Spicewood Springs Rd Date-Time: Monday, March 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM Case #: 11-0800860
He is also responsible for a Bank Robbery in Killeen, another in San Antonio, and bank robberies in California, Arizona, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia.
The case remains under investigation by the Austin Police Department’s Robbery Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call the Robbery tip line at 512-974-5270, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed.
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May 20, 2011
Austin police searching for bank robbery suspect
Austin police are searching for a woman they say robbed a bank in Central Austin this afternoon.
At 5:12 p.m., the woman walked into the Public Employees Credit Union branch at 1200 W. 42nd Street and handed a teller a note demanding cash, police Sgt. Brian Miller said. The woman left with an undisclosed amount of cash, Miller said.
The woman was described as being black, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a medium build and freckles on her face.
She might have left in a gray sedan, Miller said.
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March 21, 2011
Police searching for Northwest Austin bank robber
Police are looking for a man who robbed a Northwest Austin bank Monday.
At 12:37 p.m., the man entered the American Bank of Commerce branch at 8668 Spicewood Springs Road, just west of U.S. 183, and passed a teller a note demanding money, officials said. He left with an undisclosed amount of money and did not display a weapon, police said.
The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a medium build. He was last seen in white, long-sleeved button-up shirt with a design on it and a baseball cap with an orange longhorn emblem, police said. The man possibly walks with a limp, they said.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the robbery tip line at 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 472-8477.
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March 17, 2011
Bank robbed in Northwest Austin
Police are looking for a man who robbed a bank in Northwest Austin on Thursday morning. The man demanded money from a teller at the Chase bank at 12858 U.S. 183 about 11:30 a.m. and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. He did not show a weapon and no one was injured, officials said.
Surveillance photos were released of the man, who is white, in his early to mid-30s, and is about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build. Anyone with information on the man is asked to call the robbery tip line at 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 472-8477.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black, long-sleeved shirt, a black baseball cap with a burnt orange longhorn emblem and faded blue jeans.
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March 8, 2011
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Stephenville
An Austin man suspected of robbing a Wells Fargo Bank in South Austin on Wednesday was arrested by Stephenville police on Saturday, according to officials.
Stephenville police Lt. Doug McClammy said Austin detectives contacted them about 51-year-old Leroy Henry Jones possibly being in the area. McClammy said they located the vehicle in which Henry was seen leaving the South Congress Avenue bank. Stephenville is about 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
According to Jones’ arrest affidavit, he walked into the Wells Fargo bank and demanded cash. A witness saw Jones’ truck and license plate, and was able to pick him out of a photo lineup, the affidavit said.
Jones is charged with felony robbery by threat, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Jones remained in the Erath County Jail on Tuesday with bail set at $40,000.
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March 4, 2011
Man charged in Wednesday bank robbery in South Austin
Friday update:
Police released a photo of the suspect in Wednesday’s bank robbery and said that he is not yet in custody.
Earlier:
A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with the robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank in South Austin on Wednesday afternoon, according to an arrest affidavit.
According to the affidavit, Leroy Henry Jones walked into the bank on South Congress Avenue at Oltorf Street before 3 p.m. and demanded cash, telling the teller it was not a joke.
A witness saw Jones running through the parking lot and leave in a white Ford pickup, the affidavit said.
That witness noted the truck’s license plate and reported the details to police, who tracked the vehicle to Jones, the affidavit said.
Jones was also picked out of a photo lineup, the affidavit said.
He faces a second-degree felony and $40,000 bail, the affidavit said. He was not shown booked in the Travis County Jail, according to jail records.
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March 2, 2011
Bank robber flees on foot
5 p.m. update:
A man robbed a Wells Fargo bank at 2326 South Congress Ave. this afternoon, police said.
The man walked into the bank, demanded cash and fled the scene on foot, according to police. They did not release the amount of cash the man received from a teller. Early reports said the bank robber fled on a bicycle, but that account was not correct, police said.
The man did not display a weapon and no one was injured, officials said.
The suspect was last seen wearing a baseball cap and windbreaker that were both burnt orange. He was wearing work gloves.
Police said Wells Fargo is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect. Any witnesses are asked to call the robbery tip line at 974-5092 or CrimeStoppers at 472-8477.
This is Austin’s 6th bank robbery of 2011. This time last year there were four bank robberies.
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February 15, 2011
18-year-old woman charged in North Austin bank robbery
Update: An 18-year-old Connally High School student has been charged in the robbery of a Chase Bank in North Austin on Monday, according to an arrest affidavit.
Leticia Denova, 18, of Austin, is facing a charge of robbery by threat, a second-degree felony and bail of $25,000, the affidavit said. Investigators found evidence that someone matching the description of the suspect had been staying at an upscale North Austin hotel, the affidavit said.
Denova went to the Chase Bank at 1700 West Parmer Lane Monday around 9:20 a.m. and handed a teller a note saying “she had a bomb and a gun and demanded money,” the affidavit said.
An agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation received information that the suspect in the robbery looked like an employee who worked at a dry cleaning business across the street from the bank, the affidavit said. Employees at the business confirmed Denova was a former employee there, the affidavit said.
Shortly before noon, a witness saw a woman hastily entering and exiting a room at the Westin Austin Hotel at the Domain, the affidavit said. That woman was seen disposing items in a nearby garbage receptacle, which was later found to contain money and a ski mask, the affidavit said.
The hotel later verified that a woman matching the identity of the suspect was staying at the hotel under an alias, the affidavit said.
Denova was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after she contacted police, officials said.
Earlier: Austin police are investigating a robbery this morning at the Chase Bank branch on Parmer Lane and Metric Boulevard in North Austin, an official said.
Police say a woman walked into the bank wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and a black beanie cap about 9:20 a.m. and passed a note to a teller demanding cash, Cpl. Chad Martinka said.
She left in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash Martinka said. It was unclear whether she left on foot or in a vehicle, he said.
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February 3, 2011
Police investigate N. Austin Bank of America robbery
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of America, 9701 Research Boulevard. A male suspect entered the bank, demanded money, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries reported.
The suspect was described as: Hispanic male Mid 20’s 5’7” to 5’8” Short black hair No facial hair
The suspect was last seen wearing a black leather jacket over a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, white gloves and a white hockey mask. The suspect left in a green color four door Toyota in an unknown direction of travel.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 4th bank robbery of 2011. This time last year we had one bank robbery.
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January 10, 2011
Suspect arrested in Austin bank robbery
UPDATE: Austin police have arrested 34-year-old Joshua Breon, pictured at right, in connection with this afternoon’s Compass Bank robbery.
Update 11:45 a.m.: Police have a man in custody in connection with a bank robbery this morning in South Austin, an official said.
A man walked into the Compass bank near William Cannon Drive and Manchaca Road at 10:13 a.m., said Austin police Cpl. Anthony Hipolito.
The man displayed a note demanding money, but did not display a weapon, Hipolito said.
The man left the bank, located at 6910 Manchaca Road, with an undisclosed amount of money, Hipolito said.
Between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., a man matching the description of the suspect was apprehended by police at Interstate 35 and Woodward Street, Hipolito said. The suspect has not yet been charged.
There were no injuries in connection with robbery, Hipolito said.
Earlier: Police have responded to a reported bank robbery this morning in South Austin.
Authorities received a call at 10:13 a.m. about the robbery at a Compass Bank near William Cannon Drive and Manchaca Road.
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December 24, 2010
Police searching for Christmas Eve bank robber
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery today at the Wells Fargo Bank, 1145 Airport Blvd. A male suspect entered the bank armed with a weapon, demanded money, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen leaving the bank on foot and possibly got into a vehicle. There were no injuries reported.
The suspect is described as a white male
He was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt, a dark jacket, and a blue scarf.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 36th bank robbery of 2010.
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December 22, 2010
Killeen police investigating bank robbery
FROM THE KILLEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Killeen Police are investigating a Bank Robbery that occurred today, December 22, 2010 just minutes after 5:00pm.
Officers responded to the 1st National Bank Texas located at 4304 E. Central Texas Expressway at 5:02pm, after receiving a 911 call advising them that the bank had just been robbed. Upon their arrival the officers were told by witnesses that a black subject (unknown if it is a male or female at this time) who was approximately 5’6” tall and had a slim build, entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect did not display a weapon but made reference to having one. The suspect then fled the bank on foot eastbound; it is possible there was another person wearing dark clothing with the suspect when they fled.
Officers have identified several subjects and followed leads from witness’s information but have made no arrests at this time for this robbery.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this robbery to call Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.killeencrimestoppers.com or text the word KILLEEN along with the tip to CRIMES (274637) to Crime Stoppers. All information is kept confidential and if your tip results in an arrest of the person or persons responsible for the crime you could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
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Police investigate North Austin Compass Bank robbery
Update: 2:35: Austin police released several other photographs of the suspect in today’s bank robbery. Police said they were taken at a different bank on a different day, but they declined to say when and where they were taken.
Austin police are investigating a robbery at a North Austin branch of Compass bank this morning, the third bank robbery this week, a police official said.
Earlier: Austin police are investigating a robbery at a North Austin branch of Compass bank this morning, the third bank robbery this week, a police official said.
Police said a man entered the bank on Cameron Road near the Capital Plaza Shopping Center about 9:20 a.m. and demanded cash, Sgt. Keith Bazzle said. The man did not display a weapon, Bazzle said.
Police described the man as Hispanic, in his late 30s, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds with a mustache and distinct moles on both cheeks.
This marks the 35th bank robbery of the year for Austin police, who have reported it to be a record year for the crime.
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December 13, 2010
Police investigating South Congress bank robbery
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank, 2326 South Congress Avenue. A male suspect entered the bank, demanded money, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen on foot. There were no injuries reported.
The suspect is described as: White male Late 40’s to Early 50’s 5’10” to 5’11” in height Brown mustache and chin hair
He was last seen wearing a green hat with a white bandana underneath, sunglasses, a dirty grey hoodie sweatshirt with front pockets, a Longhorn football logo and “TEXAS”, and dirty blue jeans.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 32nd bank robbery of 2010.
Wells Fargo is offering a reward of Up To $5,000 for original information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual(s) who robbed the Wells Fargo Store located at 2326 S. Congress in Austin, TX 78704 on December 13, 2010.
Verification that original information has led to identification, arrest and conviction in a robbery case 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.
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November 9, 2010
South Austin bank robbed
Police are looking for a man who robbed a South Austin bank this morning. At 11:35 a.m., the man gave a note demanding money to a teller at the Regions Bank at 11215 Interstate 35 South near Slaughter Lane. He left with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is a white man in his late 30s, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and with a medium build and short, light brown hair. He was wearing a black baseball cap with the letters “DC” in white, and was seen in a gold sedan.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the robbery tip line at 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 472-8477.
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October 7, 2010
Bank robbery reported on N. Lamar
From the Austin Police Department:
BANK ROBBERY #26 Case: 10-2801275 Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010 Time: 3:31 p.m. Location: 4100 North Lamar Blvd, Compass Bank
Narrative: Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Compass Bank, 4100 North Lamar Blvd. A suspect entered the bank, displayed a weapon and demanded money. He left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a male wearing all black clothing and a ‘George Bush’ mask. He was seen leaving the scene in a black car.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 26th bank robbery of 2010.
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September 27, 2010
Police question person of interest in bank robbery
Police said they are searching for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in North Austin about noon today.
The man walked into the Wells Fargo at 11212 North Interstate 35 and demanded cash, police said.
They said the man did not display a weapon and they would not say how much money he got away with as he ran out on foot.
A person of interest was apprehended by police a short time after the robbery, but police said no charges have been filed.
This case remains under investigation and any witesses are asked to call the robbery tip line at 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 472-5477. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed.
Police said this is Austin’s 24th bank robbery of 2010.
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Killeen police seek suspect in Monday bank robbery
FROM THE KILLEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Killeen Police are investigating a Bank Robbery that occurred this morning, Monday, September 27, 2010, at the Eisenhower National Bank in Killeen.
Officers responded to a robbery alarm at the Eisenhower National Bank located at 1002 W. CTE. While officers were responding the caller relayed that just after 11:00am a white male with short dark hair in his mid to late 20’s entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money; he then fled on foot south from the bank. The suspect was described as approximately 5’7” - 5’9” tall with a medium build and wearing a dark colored button up long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and a dark colored hat. This same man was seen in the area of Kathy and 195 earlier in the morning.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this bank robbery or the suspect to call Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477 (TIPS), go online at www.killeencrimestoppers.com or text the word KILLEEN along with the text tip to 274637 (CRIMES). All tips are confidential and you can remain anonymous. If the tip you give results in the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
This incident continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
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September 20, 2010
Police seek suspect in Manchaca Road bank robbery
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Compass Bank, 6910 Manchaca Rd. A suspect entered the bank and demanded cash. No weapon was displayed and there were no injuries. He left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as: Hispanic male 25-35 years of age 5’8”-5’10”, medium build Short dark hair Mole on his face Unshaven
He was last seen wearing an orange long sleeve shirt and was carrying a black backpack. He was last seen on foot.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 23rd bank robbery of 2010.
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September 8, 2010
Police seek suspect in American Bank of Commerce robbery
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the American Bank of Commerce, 8668 Spicewood Springs Road. A suspect entered the bank and demanded cash. No weapon was displayed and there were no injuries. He left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as:
White Male 5’7” Approximately 130 lbs Thin build Short dark hair Unshaven face
The suspect was last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, a black jacket (hoodie) with a white stripe on each sleeve, red t-shirt underneath the jacket, dark blue jeans, black tennis shoes with white soles and laces. He fled the scene on foot. This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed. This is the 21st bank robbery of 2010.
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August 23, 2010
Killeen police investigating bank robbery
FROM THE KILLEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Killeen Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today, Monday, August 23, 2010 at approximately 1:30pm, at the First National Bank Texas located at 1002 N. 38th St.
Officers responded to 1002 N. 38th St. just before 1:30pm after receiving a 911 call that the First National Bank Texas had just been robbed. The witnesses told officers that a light skinned Hispanic male entered the lobby and walked around for a few minutes before he approached the teller with a note demanding money; he then fled the bank on foot north through the parking lot. The suspect is described as follows:
Hispanic Male 5’10 - 5’11” tall 165-175 pounds Head shaven but looked like it had stubble
He was wearing a black tee shirt with white writing on it and some type of character on the front, a white tee shirt underneath, long jean shorts, white ankle socks and black and white slider flip flops.
See attached picture
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this suspect to either call Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.killeencrimestoppers.com or text the word KILLEEN along with your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). If your tip results in the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.
This robbery continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
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July 31, 2010
Police investigate bank robbery, missing suspect
Austin police are investigating a bank robbery at a Wells Fargo bank in the 8000 block of Mesa Drive and a suicide that happened near Webb Middle School at 601 East Saint Johns Avenue Saturday as incidents that may be related.
Sgt. Jamie Jobes said that an armed man walked into the Wells Fargo at around 11:24 a.m. Saturday, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. Jobes said that a vehicle matching a witness description of the suspect’s car was found shortly thereafter and police pursued the car until they lost sight of it.
The vehicle later crashed near Interstate 35 and Blackson Avenue, Jobes said. He said that the suspect fled the scene on foot. While investigators were trying to locate that suspect, officials received a call saying that shots had been fired and near Webb Middle School.
Jobes said that officials were not certain whether the man who was found near Webb Middle School and the suspect from the morning bank robbery were the same person, but that Austin police are not looking for another robbery suspect, and both the police department’s Robbery and Homicide units are working jointly on investigating the incident.
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July 3, 2010
Suspect arrested in Round Rock bank robberies
Round Rock police issued the following statement this afternoon:
Round Rock police on Friday evening arrested a man suspected of robbing two Round Rock banks. The arrest clears both of the city’s bank robberies committed in 2010.
Round Rock Police Department investigators serving with the FBI Central Texas Violent Crimes Task Force located Edwin Gus Schneider in San Marcos, where he was arrested without incident.
Schneider, 49, was wanted for the June 5 robbery of the Regions Bank on Old Settlers Blvd. and the June 30 robbery of the Gattis School Rd. branch of the Bank of America, in addition to several Gulf Coast area robberies.
Investigators found Schneider at about 5:30 p.m. July 2 in the San Marcos McCoy’s parking lot at 1350 IH35, asleep in a parked vehicle. Police are not disclosing how they located Schneider, citing operational security confidentiality.
Schneider was later booked into the Williamson County jail under bonds exceeding $200,000. The 2nd degree felony charges each carry a penalty of 2 to 20 years’ imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine.
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April 26, 2010
Bank robbery reported on W. Parmer Lane
Austin police are investigating a bank robbery this morning at a Bank of America branch at Parmer Lane and MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1).
A man walked into the bank about 9:50 a.m. wearing a ski mask and a red-and-black hoodie and demanded cash, police Sgt. Keith Bazzle said. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, Bazzle said.
The man did not display a weapon, and nobody was injured, Bazzle said.
Police did not have a detailed description of the suspect. It is the 10th bank robbery in Austin this year, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Austin police at 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 472-8477. People can also text “Tip 103 to 27463.
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April 23, 2010
Police seek Central Austin bank robber
Austin police are searching for a man they say robbed a Wachovia Bank branch in Central Austin this afternoon.
About 4:15 p.m., a man walked into the branch at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., just east of Interstate 35 and south of East 51st Street, and demanded money, Cpl. Anthony Hipolito said.
The man, who did not display a weapon, left with an undisclosed amount of cash, Hipolito said.
No detailed description of the man was available.
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April 16, 2010
Police search for bank robbery suspect
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 2104 Guadalupe. A suspect demanded cash and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured.
The suspect is described as:
Male Unknown race 5’10” to 6’01” in height He was last seen wearing a dark-blue long-sleeved button down shirt, a bright yellow traffic vest with both vertical and horizontal reflectors, a white undershirt, dark jeans, a white or cream colored hard hat with a logo about 2 inches long, and black gloves. He was seen carrying a dark blue backpack.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges filed. This is the 7th bank robbery of 2010.
Wells Fargo is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for original information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual(s) who robbed this bank.
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April 12, 2010
Police investigating South Congress bank robbery
FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Compass Bank located at 2401 S. Congress Avenue. The suspect entered the bank, presented a note and demanded cash. He left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was last scene heading south from the bank on foot. There were no injuries during the robbery.
The suspect is described as: White Male Mid 20s to mid 30s Short hair Unshaven-light growth Medium build
He was a last seen wearing an orange UT baseball cap with a white longhorn on it, an orange UT t-shirt with the word Texas across the front and a white longhorn emblem on the upper right side of the shirt. He was wearing baggy blue jeans, worn at the knees and sunglasses.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092 or CrimeStoppers at (512) 472-8477. This is the 6th bank robbery in 2010.
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February 16, 2010
Police investigating bank robbery
UPDATE from APD:
Austin Police officers responded to a bank robbery at the Amplify Federal Credit Union located at 13050 Pond Springs Road. The suspect, Danny Drummond, entered the bank and demanded cash. He left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash while witnesses called 9-1-1. The witnesses gave a good description of Drummond and from the quick response of the Northwest Division patrol officers; the suspect was arrested just a few blocks away. There were no injuries during the robbery.
This case remains under investigation by APD Robbery detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092 or CrimeStoppers at (512) 472-8477. This is the 2nd bank robbery of 2010.
EARLIER:
Police are investigating a bank robbery this morning in Northwest Austin and have arrested a suspect, authorities said.
Police said that at 9:17 a.m. a man walked into the Amplify Credit Union, near the intersection of Pond Springs Road and Hunters Chase Boulevard, demanded cash and fled on foot.
He was arrested a short time later.
No other information was immediately available.
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January 29, 2010
Austin police investigating 2010's first bank robbery
The Austin Police Department is investigating a bank robbery this morning at the Wells Fargo Bank at 2104 Guadalupe St.
Poice said a man entered the bank about 10:15, threatened an employee with a handgun and took an undetermined amount of cash. The man, who police said had either an English or Irish accent, was in his 30s and was wearing gray sweat pants and carrying a green and black backpack, police said.
No injuries were reported. It was Austin’s first bank robbery this year.
Anyone with information is asked to call the robbery hotline at 974-5092.
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November 25, 2009
APD: 35th Street Wells Fargo robbed
Austin police are looking for an armed man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank branch at 1601 West 35th St., near Kerbey Lane. No one was injured, officer Dennis Farris said.
The suspect (pictured) walked into the bank at 10:30 a.m. today, displayed a weapon and demanded money from a clerk, Farris said.
Police detectives said the suspect is known as the “Reckless Robber,” who is suspected of several bank robberies in the Houston area. Houston police gave him the name because of his erratic behavior during robberies, including waving a gun at people, Farris said.
Austin police identified the suspect in today’s robbery as the “Reckless Robber” though photographs, Farris said. He has not robbed an Austin bank before, Farris said.
After getting the cash, the man walked out of a side entrance on the east side of the building, Farris said.
He is described as white or Hispanic, about 30 years old, 6 feet tall with a medium to heavy build, clean shaven with short dark hair.
He was last seen wearing a khaki long sleeve button up shirt, black or dark grey pants, police officials said. He was armed with a small black semi-automatic gun and was possibly carrying a black hard brief case, officials said.
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November 20, 2009
Police investigating Southeast Austin bank robbery
Austin police detectives are investigating a bank robbery that happened this afternoon in Southeast Austin.
A man entered a Wells Fargo Bank branch at 2028 E. Ben White Blvd. about 2:45 p.m. and demanded cash. He escaped with an unknown amount of money, police say.
Police describe the suspect as a 30- to 40-year old Spanish-speaking male, who was last seen wearing a plaid shirt and a cowboy hat.
Police say a second man may have been involved, who is described as a 30- to 40-year-old Hispanic male with short hair and sunglasses.
No injuries were reported in the robbery, police say. This was Austin’s 17th bank robbery of the year.
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One in custody in Blanco bank robbery; search continues for two others
UPDATE: Blanco County deputies said Saturday they have arrested all three suspects in connection with Friday’s armed robbery of the Cattleman’s National Bank in Round Mountain, north of Johnson City.
Alexander Aleman, 32, was charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping; Nahum Sarmiento Ramierez, 20, and Baltazar Nava, 39, were charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping.
The men were being held in the Blanco County Jail and bond has been set at $50,000 for each charge, according to deputies.
UPDATE: Blanco County deputies reportedly have one man in custody and continued their search for two others in connection with an armed robbery this morning of the Cattleman’s National Bank just off U.S. 281 in Round Mountain, north of Johnson City.
No one was injured in the robbery, according to a dispatcher with the Sheriff’s Department.
The men, armed with handguns and dressed in dark hooded sweatshirts, fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash after the robbery before 8 a.m. at the bank.
Blanco deputies have been joined in the search by Burnet County deputies and a K-9 team in a foot search in the rain in the area around the bank, the dispatcher said.
Because the investigators are currently in the field, details about the robbery and search are scant.
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October 27, 2009
Police: Bank robber arrested
A 37-year-old man with a history of theft and burglary convictions is being held today on $40,000 bail in the Travis County Jail after being charged with robbing the Wells Fargo Bank at 501 S. Congress Ave. on Monday.
Bobby Lynn Frisinger was charged with robbery by threat, a second degree felony, according to an arrest affidavit filed today.
Austin police officers arrested Frisinger without a struggle Monday night at a halfway house where he lived at 2501 E. Ben White Blvd. Arresting officers found an orange and white bag and a long sleeved tee shirt with a logo for St. Stephens Tennis Academy — two items witnesses said were worn by the man who fled on foot with money shortly before noon from the bank, the affidavit said.
Bank tellers told police that a man walked into the bank, presented a note threatening that he was armed with a handgun and demanded money. The robber was captured on video camera in the bank, the affidavit said.
A caller to Crime Stoppers, having seen reports of the robbery, provided Frisinger’s name to police.
According to a computer checks of his criminal record, Frisinger has at least two convictions for burglary and two for theft dating back to 1994 in Travis and Denton counties.
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October 26, 2009
Police seek man who robbed S. Austin bank
Police are looking for the man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive this morning.
The man, who police say was in his 30s, entered the bank at about 11:45 a.m. and demanded cash, police say. No weapons were seen, police said, and the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash.
It is the city’s 15th bank robbery this year.
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October 21, 2009
Blanco bank robbed, employees tied up
The FBI this morning arrived at the scene of a bank robbery in which three employees were tied up and an undetermined amount of money was taken from the Security State Bank & Trust at 1000 Highway 281 in Blanco.
No one was seriously hurt in the robbery, according to a Blanco Police Department communications specialist. Three suspects were being sought in connection with the robbery.
According to police the suspects entered the bank about 7 a.m. today. After the employees were subdued, the suspects fled. Details of the robbery and the escape have not yet been released.
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October 6, 2009
Police investigate Northwest Austin bank robbery
Austin police are searching for a man they say robbed a bank in Northwest Austin this morning, Officer Veneza Aguiñaga said.
Just after 11 a.m., a man wearing a hoodie and a ski mask walked into the Bank of America at 2511 West Parmer Lane, just east of MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1), and demanded money, Aguiñaga said. The man left with an undisclosed amount of cash, she said.
It is not believed that the man had a weapon, and nobody was injured, police said.
Aguiñaga said the man was Hispanic, about 5 foot 8 inches tall with a medium build.
She said he left in a gray or maroon sport-utility vehicle and was last scene headed north on MoPac.
This was the 14th bank robbery in Austin this year, Aguiñaga said.
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June 15, 2009
Two arrested in Cedar Park bank robbery
Police have arrested two people who they say took part in a bank robbery this morning in Cedar Park, authorities said.
About 11:20 a.m., a man walked into a Capital One Bank branch at 11720 RM 620 near El Salido Parkway, displayed a gun and demanded cash, Cedar Park police Capt. Mike Harmon said. The man left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, Harmon said. Nobody was injured, Harmon said.
Harmon said a witness saw the man get into a Ford Taurus. Austin police stopped the vehicle a short time later and arrested Oscar Ramirez, 23, and Teresa Alba, 33, who police say was driving.
Both have been charged with aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, and are being held at the Cedar Park Police Department, Harmon said.
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June 1, 2009
Police seek man who robbed West Austin bank with assault rifle
Austin police are looking for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank at 3105 Windsor Road in West Austin about 2 p.m., officials said.
A masked man entered the bank carrying an assault rifle, Sgt. Richard Stresing said. He did not point the weapon at the clerk but demanded money, Stresing said. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, Stresing said, and did not fire a shot.
Police are searching the area with a helicopter and K9 units, Stresing said.
The suspect is described as white with blue eyes, about 5-feet-10-inches tall, police said. He was wearing a blue button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up and jeans, police said.
This is the ninth bank robbery of the year, Stresing said.
To see surveillance photos of other unsolved bank robberies in Austin, click here.
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May 27, 2009
Police searching for bank robber
Austin police are searching for a man who robbed a Capital One Bank in Northeast Austin about 11:15 a.m. today.
Austin police Cpl. Scott Perry said the man walked into the bank in the 200 block of East Parmer Lane, presented a note to a teller demanding money and left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.
Police have not found the man. Perry said the suspect could be driving a teal Chrysler car. A detailed description of the suspect was not available.
This was Austin’s eighth robbery of 2009.
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April 30, 2009
Suspect arrested in South Austin bank robbery
Austin police today announced the arrest of a man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank in South Austin on Monday.
David Augustine Ysla, 31, at right, was taken into custody without incident Wednesday in the Williamson County town of Granger, police said. He is in the Williamson County Jail with bail set at $20,000 and has been charged with robbery.
Police say a man demanded cash from a teller at the Wells Fargo bank at 1900 W. William Cannon Drive. The man left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. No weapon was displayed.
The arrest was made by members of the Central Texas Violent Crimes Task force, which includes FBI agents and robbery detectives, with assistance from the Granger Police Department.
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