Arlington County police are urging anyone with knowledge of a bank robber’s identity to “exercise extreme caution” if they come across the armed and dangerous man.
Police say the man marched into a Wachovia Bank on the 900 block of South George Mason Drive. He pulled out a handgun and jumped over the teller counter, where he grabbed an unknown quantity of cash.
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Such hostile takeovers of a bank are relatively rare, authorities say, and those who perpetrate them have the potential to become increasingly violent.
The thief in the Sept. 28 robbery was wearing a dark-colored head covering, green camouflage pants and tan work boots, police said. He was carrying a black book bag and a black handgun. He’s about 5-foot-7 and weighs about 175 pounds. “If you know the identity of the suspect, exercise extreme caution and do not try to apprehend him yourself,” police advised. “Call 911 immediately. He should be considered armed and dangerous.” Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477). Anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest or indictment could earn a reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters also can contact the FBI Washington Field Office at 202-278-2000. For more information visit www.bankbandits.org.
