Federal Bureau of Investigation

Houston Division

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2007

FBI HOUSTON PRESS OFFICE
(713) 693-5229
www.fbi.gov

MAN CLAIMING TO BE ARMED ROBS AMEGY BANK IN KINGWOOD

The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed the Amegy Bank at 2595 West Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood on Thursday, October 18.

At approximately 11:45 a.m., the lone white male approached the teller counter and placed a green zippered bank bag on the counter. The teller was given a note which demanded money from the teller drawer. The note also indicated that the robber had a pistol. After obtaining the money, the man left the bank on foot in an eastbound direction. No one was physically hurt.

The suspect is described as a white male, age 47-53, 5'8"-5'10", medium build, fair complexion, thick , dark, long mustache, with dark brown graying hair. He was wearing a green shirt, blue jeans, a blue baseball cap, and aviator sunglasses.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000.00 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this, or any felony suspect. If you have information regarding this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI at 713-693-5000.