Federal Bureau of Investigation

Houston Division

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2007

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

"Jailbird" Commits Aggressive Bank Robbery in Houston

The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public's assistance in identifying "Jailbird", a bank robber already wearing prison stripes despite his still being at large.

On Monday, October 29, 2007, at approximately 3:35 PM, "Jailbird" entered the Washington Mutual Bank at 3003 South Loop West in Houston, Texas, and walked directly to two open tellers. He threw a bag onto the counter, and waved a pistol at them as he demanded they put the money into the bag. "Jailbird" then told the tellers to get down on the floor, which they did, as he grabbed the bag and exited the bank.

A security guard followed "Jailbird" to the parking lot, and saw him get into a newer model black Kia Sportage, and drive off on the service road of the South Loop. He was then seen making a u-turn under the South Loop at Buffalo Speedway.

"Jailbird" is described as a black male, age 25-30, 5-10" to 6-01", heavy set build, clean shaven, with a short afro style haircut. He was wearing a black and white baseball cap, a dark purple and white striped pullover tee shirt, and dark jeans. The bag he used in the robbery was purple and black. He pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at tellers.

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