Investigators Release Surveillance Photos of Bank Robbery Suspect

March 13, 2007 -- Houston police investigators in the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force have released two surveillance photos of a bank robbery suspect as he robbed the Compass Bank at 11890 Westheimer about 11:45 a.m. on Monday (March 12).

The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, in his early thirties, between 6 feet to 6 feet 5 inches tall, and weighing anywhere from 260 to 270 pounds, with a muscular build. The suspect wore a red Houston Rockets baseball cap and a red shirt.

HPD Robbery Division Bank Squad Sergeant D.A. Ryza reported:

The suspect entered the bank, approached a teller, and handed her a note demanding money and stating he had a gun. After reading the note, the teller removed money from her drawer and placed it in a bag, which she gave to the suspect. The suspect walked out of the bank and fled on foot.

It was noticed that the suspect walked with a limp.

Anyone with information on the identity and/or whereabouts of this suspect is urged to contact the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force at 713-693-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.