HOUSTON — A man allegedly robbed two Houston banks in less than a week and the FBI needs your help identifying and locating him.
The man, nicknamed the "Lunchtime Looter" for robbing banks in the middle of the day, robbed his first bank on January 28.
Investigators said he gave a threatening note to the bank teller at the IBC Bank on Woodridge Drive, demanding cash. The teller reportedly complied and the suspect got away with an unknown amount of cash.
Witnesses said they saw him drive away in an older model, silver Hyundai Elantra.
Five days later, the same man allegedly walked into the Wells Fargo Bank in the 10200 block of North Freeway and gave a threatening note to the bank teller, demanding cash. While the teller was gathering cash, a manager walked up and the suspect demanded money and threatened to shoot if the employees did not comply.
The suspect was given an unknown amount of money before leaving the bank.
Surveillance photo of suspect below:
Witnessed have described the robber as a Black man with freckles around his eyes. He is about 6 feet tall and is possibly in his early 30s. He has a medium build and wore a puffy black jacket, a black Chicago White Sox baseball cap and a black and white mask during both robberies.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-8477 or you can submit tips online or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
