FBI and Local Law Enforcement Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Three Violent, Takeover-Style Bank Robberies

SAN FRANCISCO—The FBI, San Mateo County Sherriff’s Office and San Francisco Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying three individuals who have been connected to three violent, takeover-style bank robberies.
It is believed the suspects engaged in two bank robberies yesterday in Millbrae and San Francisco, respectively, while the third bank robbery occurred in April.

• June 3, 2013: Cathay Bank, 1095 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California
• June 3, 2013: Metropolitan Bank, 1351 Powell Street, San Francisco, California
• April 19, 2013: Wells Fargo Bank, 725 Irving Street, San Francisco, California

Witnesses describe the suspects as three black males, approximately 20-35 years in age, slim to medium builds, wearing thick jackets, gloves, and clothing that would mask their heads and faces. One of the suspects is between 5’8” and 5’10” tall and the other two are between 6’0” and 6’2” tall.
During each robbery, the suspects held bank employees and customers against their will, jumped behind the tellers’ counters, and took money. Witnesses saw one handgun displayed during the June 3 robberies and multiple handguns displayed during the April 19 robbery. Investigators believe the suspects fled the scene in at least two of the robberies in a light-colored, older model sedan resembling a Ford Taurus.
The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact their nearest FBI office or dial 911. The FBI can be reached 24 hours a day at 415-553-7400 in the San Francisco area. All calls are confidential. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fib.gov.
This investigation is being conducted jointly by FBI San Francisco agents, San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies, and San Francisco Police inspectors.
Members of the media should call FBI Public Affairs Specialist Peter Lee at 415-553-7450.