Federal Bureau of Investigation

Houston Division

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2008

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

“BAD BART” ROBS CHANNELVIEW BANK

At approximately 1:50 p.m. yesterday afternoon, a man in a black cowboy hat and boots entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 811 Sheldon Road in Channelview and robbed a teller. The FBI Houston Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the robber, who has been dubbed “Bad Bart.”

“Bad Bart” entered the bank and approached an open teller. He threatened the teller with harm if she didn’t hand over her money. Once he had the cash, “Bad Bart” quickly walked out of the bank. No one was physically hurt in the robbery, and no getaway vehicle was spotted.

“Bad Bart” is described as a white male, 30 to 38 years old, 5’7” to 5’8” tall, 140 to 180 pounds, slim build, olive to medium complexion, with short brown hair and a trimmed beard and mustache. He was wearing a black cowboy hat, dark sunglasses, tan shirt, blue jeans, and boots.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of “Bad Bart” or any felony suspect. If you have information regarding this robbery, call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or call your local FBI office.