U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Newark Field Office

11 Centre Place

Newark, NJ 07102

Special Agent in Charge Weysan Dun

Public Affairs Officer SA Bryan Travers 973-792-3020, newark.media@ic.fbi.gov

For Immediate Release:         

March 5, 2009

FBI ON THE TRAIL OF BANK ROBBER IN ELIZABETH

Newark, NJ – Special Agent Weysan Dun is once again asking for the help of the public in identifying a bank robber who struck at Wachovia Bank, 741 Newark Ave, Elizabeth, New Jersey at approximately 10:48 a.m.. The robber, who acted alone, threatened that he was armed and can be described as follows:

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 260 lbs.

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Facial Hair: Goatee with light beard

Clothing: Black knit hat, navy blue scarf, dark colored NY Yankees coat

Bank security photos of the subject are attached to this release.

The FBI is working this investigation with the cooperation of the Elizabeth Police Department. Anyone with information about this matter is encouraged to call 973-792-3000.   

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