$50,000 Reward Offered for Information about Bank Robberies.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 1996--A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a serial bank robber, Seafirst Bank Seafirst Corporation was a bank holding company based in Seattle, Washington. Formed on November 11, 1929, from the merger of Seattle's three largest banks, the First National Bank Group, the Dexter Horton National Bank (founded 1870 by Dexter Horton), and Seattle National and Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. Bank announced today. The robber, known by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice charged with investigating all violations of federal laws except those assigned to some other federal agency. as "Hollywood" because he wears disguises, has robbed several different local bank branches 14 times since l992. His latest robbery was at the First Interstate branch (operated by Wells Fargo) in the Madison Park There are a few places named Madison Park:
Information from witnesses who have seen a man purchase automobiles later used in several of the robberies indicate the robber is a white male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing from 160 to 170 pounds. He is believed to be from 35 to 40 years old. He typically wears an "equipment belt" with a two-way radio A voice network that provides an always-on connection enabling the user to just "push the button and talk." Also called "dispatch radio," two-way radio has traditionally been used by police, fire, taxi and other mobile fleets. attached and carries a semi-automatic weapon, FBI officials noted. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about this man or similar robberies is asked to call the FBI at 206/622-0460. CONTACT: Seafirst Bank Betty Lattie, 206/358-3427 or Wells Fargo Bank Tom Unger, 503/225-2051 |
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