United States Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI INDIANAPOLIS

HAMMOND BANK ROBBER SOUGHT

Michael S. Welch, Special Agent in Charge of the Indianapolis Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached surveillance photographs, who is believed responsible for the robbery of the Chase Bank located at 5930 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, Indiana.

On Monday, November 17, 2008, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a lone black male entered the Chase Bank located at 5930 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, Indiana, and presented the teller with a note demanding money. Subject was armed with and displayed a small, dark colored semi-automatic handgun during the robbery. Subject was then given an undisclosed amount of United States currency and fled the bank.

The robber is described as a black/male, in his early 20's, 5'10" tall, 170 - 180 pounds, slender build, light complexion, clean shaven with slight chin hair growth, carrying a black backpack and wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt and blue knit cap.

Anyone recognizing this individual or having any information regarding the bank robbery is requested to contact the Merrillville FBI at (219) 769-3719 or the Gang Response Investigative Team (GRIT) Office at (219) 885-1055.

Contact: Special Agent Wendy A. Osborne, FBI Indianapolis, (317) 639-3301.

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