FBI and Roanoke police searching for a man in connection with two bank robberies
ROANOKE, Va. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Roanoke Police Department are continuing their search for a bank robber who they believe robbed two banks in October. The Safe Streets Task Force from the Roanoke Resident Agency has been involved in the investigation.
According to the FBI, the robber should be regarded as armed and dangerous at all times.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on October 26, 2022, a Black man with a gun entered the Truist Bank located in the 2200 block of Melrose Avenue NW in Roanoke and demanded money from a teller. The bank robber proceeded to leave the building after placing the money in a drawstring bag of a light blue color.
A bright orange beanie, thin-framed glasses, a mask, a black bomber jacket over a dark green hoodie, black shoes, and black, gray, and white sweatpants with an “ECKO” logo were all part of his attire during the robbery.
An other robbery occurred on October 28 at the Truist Bank located in the 100 block of McClanahan Street SW in Roanoke, and investigators suspect the same individual was responsible for both robberies. After making another demand for money from a teller, the robber placed the money in a purple bag before leaving the building.
According to the FBI, the person who committed that robbery wore a tan or brownish toboggan or beanie, glasses, a mask, a black zippered jacket over a gray hoodie, gloves, black boots, and gray sweatpants with distinguishing black and blue side “cargo pockets.”
Anyone with information that might help identify the robber is asked to contact the FBI Richmond Field Office at (804) 261-1044 or send tips to tips.FBI.gov. Tips may also be directed to the Roanoke City Police Department by calling (540) 344-8500 or texting at 274637, beginning the text with “RoanokePD” followed by your tip information.
