Federal agents are hunting for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo branch in Miami Lakes on Monday morning, and they are banking on new surveillance photos to help track him down. The images show a suspect in a dark hoodie, dark pants and shoes, carrying a dark backpack. Authorities said no one was hurt during the holdup.
Investigators release surveillance images
Federal authorities said the man walked into the Wells Fargo at 15615 NW 67 Ave at about 9:25 a.m. Monday and demanded cash from a bank employee, according to NBC 6 South Florida. The station reports the FBI has released four surveillance stills that capture the suspect's clothing and the backpack he carried into the branch. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and the South Florida Violent Crime and Fugitive Task Force are assisting the FBI in the investigation.
How to help investigators
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov, per the FBI. Officials say that in an emergency, people should call 911, while the FBI tipline handles online and phone reports involving possible federal crimes.
Where it happened
The Wells Fargo branch named in the investigation is located at 15615 NW 67 Ave in Miami Lakes, and federal authorities said the robbery happened inside that branch, according to NBC 6 South Florida. Investigators have not released the suspect's identity or any possible motive.
Anyone who was at or near the bank around 9:25 a.m. Monday and has video or other information is urged to contact the FBI tipline or Miami-Dade police. This story will be updated as officials release new details.
