Police released footage of the man who robbed the Republic Bank on Frankford Ave. on Dec. 6.
The FBI/Philadelphia Police Department Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the man responsible for last week’s robbery of the Republic Bank branch at 7300 Frankford Ave.
At about 4:03 p.m. on Dec. 6, the man entered the bank, approached a teller and presented a demand note. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the area of the bank and was last seen running west on Cottman Avenue.
The suspect is white, in his 30s, about 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build, black hair, a full brownish beard and tattoos on the back of both hands. He was wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, blue jeans and black sneakers.
The man is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to call the task force at 215–418–4000.
There is a reward for information leading to the man’s capture. Tipsters can remain anonymous. ••
