Federal Bureau of Investigation

Houston Division

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2008

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

ANOTHER ROBBER TARGETS BANK INSIDE GROCERY STORE

In a robbery not believed to be related to the recent robberies committed by the "Careless Crew", a lone robber targeted the First Convenience Bank located within the Kroger grocery store at 9919 Westheimer in Houston last Thursday, February 28. At approximately 9:40 a.m., the robber entered the bank, confronted several employees, and forced them into the vault area. He demanded that they hand over the available money, and the employees complied with his demands.

The robber is described as a black male, late 20's to early 30's, 6'0" to 6'2" tall, between 195 and 250 pounds, with a dark complexion and a five o'clock shadow. He was wearing a black baseball cap, dark sunglasses, oversize black tee shirt and blue jeans.

The FBI Houston Bank Robbery Task Force needs your assistance in identifying this bank robber. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000.00 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber or any felony suspect. If you have information about this case, call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 713-222-TIPS (8477).