Man Wears Benjamin To Rob Bank
Surveillance Photos Show Robber Fleeing On Bicycle
PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for a man wearing a green T-shirt with a $100 bill on the front in connection with a Northeast Philadelphia bank robbery.
Slideshow: Surveillance Images
Authorities said the man presented a threatening demand note at 10:56 a.m. Tuesday inside the Beneficial Savings Bank, which is located on the 6900 block of Brous Street near Tyson Avenue.
Surveillance photos released by authorities showed the man wearing the green T-shirt with the large, angled $100 bill – featuring Ben Franklin's likeness – fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
The man was otherwise described as being white, in his early to mid 20s, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a thin build, freckles or acne on his face and wearing a black baseball cap with a large brim. He may have red stains on his skin or clothing.
No injuries were reported after the robbery.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the police or FBI.
