Posts tagged bank robbery
FirstBank hit by a robber
Feb 4th
Boulder police are looking for a bank robbery suspect and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the robber, who was wearing a distinctive bright yellow and black knit cap, which may possibly be an Iowa Hawkeyes logo hat.
At approximately 9:40 this morning, Feb. 4, 2014, the male suspect entered FirstBank, located at 4520 Broadway, and demanded money from the tellers. The tellers complied and the suspect fled using the northeast doors of the bank. No one was injured and the suspect did not display or threaten to use a weapon.
Photos taken from FirstBank’s surveillance video are attached. The suspect is described as:
· White male
· In his forties
· 5’8” – 6’0” tall
· Heavy build
· No facial hair
· No accent
· Wearing a light-colored Columbia-brand nylon shell jacket, which had dark blue stripes on the arms
· Also wearing a black and gold knit cap, possibly a logo cap from the Iowa Hawkeyes
· Wearing blue pants (possibly jeans) and dark-colored shoes
The case number is 14-1485.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kurt Foster at 303-441-4329. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
Boulder police: FirstBank branch robbed
Oct 19th
Boulder police are looking for a white or Hispanic male in connection with a bank robbery that occurred at a branch of FirstBank at 9:10 a.m. FirstBank is located at 4520 Broadway.
Witnesses told police the man entered the bank, approached a teller and handed over a note demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled the bank. He was last seen heading eastbound on foot. No one was injured. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
Surveillance photos are attached. The suspect is described as:
- White or Hispanic male
- 25-to-30 years old
- Tall
- Large build with a round/full face
- Wearing a blue fleece sweatshirt, blue jeans and a white, British driving-style cap
- Large mirror sunglasses
- Wearing a nasal strip across his nose
The case number is 12-14363.
Anyone with information about the robbery or who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact Boulder Police Detective Brian Scott at 303-441-3381. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
Boulder sheriff, FBI arrest bank robbery suspect
Sep 7th
Yesterday September 6, 2012, members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office investigated the bank robbery of the Bank of the West, located at 97 2nd Avenue in Niwot, Colorado. The investigation led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for the arrest of Thomas Charles Snyder II, 45 years of age, for one count of Aggravated Robbery, a class 3 felony and one count of Theft, a class 4 felony. Bond was set at $50,000.
After reviewing the bank surveillance video, deputies recognized the suspect as somebody that had been previously incarcerated at the Boulder County Jail. With the assistance of deputies working in the jail, they were able to identify Mr. Snyder as the possible suspect. Additional follow-up was completed and late last night deputies applied for an arrest warrant for Mr. Snyder’s arrest.
At this time, the whereabouts of Mr. Snyder are unknown and the Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating him. Anyone with information may call the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Detective Section at (303) 441-3650.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through www.nococrimestoppers.com where they can send an anonymous e-mail or text message. Tips may be eligible for a case reward.
Attached to this media release is a booking photo of Mr. Snyder taken in February 2012.
