The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the "Bandit in Black," who robbed the Bank of Albuquerque located at 6530 Paradise Blvd. in Albuquerque around 4 pm on July 3.
The "Bandit in Black" is reportedly a man who is about six feet tall. He has a medium build, and was last seen wearing an entirely black outfit, including shoes, pants, a hoodie, gloves, and a mask that covered his entire face.
The suspect entered the Bank of Albuquerque waving a black handgun. He then demanded money from the teller. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300 or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP.
Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov. Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.
