Officials are calling on the public to assist in the identification of a suspect linked to a bank robbery in Euclid, Ohio. As per a social media statement from the FBI Cleveland, the incident took place on Tuesday, February 17, around 12:40 p.m. at the 5/3rd Bank on Lakeshore Boulevard, where a man employed a note and a fake explosive device to execute the robbery.
The suspect, a Black male believed to be aged between 50-60 years, and standing roughly 5'10" tall with a medium build, was wearing a distinctive tan tracksuit jacket, with stripes down the sleeve, matching pants, white sneakers, blue latex gloves, a Covid mask, black hat, and glasses, while carrying a black bag. After the threat was made, Euclid PD and the FBI secured and cleared the scene, confirming that the shoebox left behind by the suspect was indeed a hoax device. The man absconded with an undisclosed sum of money and was last seen driving a blue Chevy Impala with no tags.
The community's help is paramount in bringing the individual to justice. Tips can be offered anonymously to the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Local law enforcement, including the Euclid Police Department, are also accepting information from anyone who may know something about this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect.
