Reward offered in bank robbery - Philadelphia News

PHILADELPHIA - January 23, 2009 The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are asking for the public's assistance to identify and locate two subjects who are responsible for the armed robbery of the Third Federal Bank branch located at 905 North 2nd Street in Philadelphia on January 17, 2009 at approximately 12:04 pm.

The bank has offered a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for this robbery

The two subjects entered the bank and approached the teller counter. One of the subjects presented a black semi-automatic pistol and demanded cash. After obtaining cash, the subjects fled on foot on 2nd Street towards Brown Street.

The subject who threatened a teller with a handgun is described as a black male, dark complexion, 5'9" to 5'10" tall, thin build, wearing a dark sweater or sweatshirt and a dark cap

The second subject is described as a black male in his late 20's, dark complexion, 5'7" to 5'9" tall, husky build, with a round face and a beard, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and a white and black checkered scarf around his neck.

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