Man Wanted In Bank Robbery, Attempt

PHILADELPHIA - The FBI and Philadelphia police say they're searching for a man in connection with one bank robbery attempt and then a completed robbery in Northeast Philadelphia.

At 10:50 a.m., the man entered the Wachovia Bank branch located at 2 West Girard Avenue and made a threatening verbal demand to a teller before fleeing the bank without getting any cash.

He was wearing a red pull-over hooded sweatshirt and was last seen running toward Frankford Avenue.

Authorities said the same man, now wearing a white T-shirt, entered a TD Bank branch at 3930 Woodhaven Boulevard around noon and threatened a teller, indicating he was armed with a gun.

He was last seen fleeing in a small, white, plain, panel van with unknown Pennsylvania license plates heading towards Interstate 95.

The FBI released photographs of the man, saying he's a white male, 25 to 35 years old, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build, brown hair longer on the top and then on the sides, a mustache, goatee and a five-o'clock shadow. He may have red dye stains on his clothing or skin.

Authorities said the man is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department. There may be a reward for information leading to his identification and apprehension. Tipsters can remain anonymous.