On April 25, 2008 at approximately 12:45 p.m., a subject robbed the Chase Bank located at 100 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas. The suspect passed a demand note to the teller and left with an undisclosed amount of money. No weapon was displayed.

The suspect is described as:

• hispanic male
• 5'7"
• 140 pounds
• average build
• blue baseball cap, sunglasses and a gray t-shirt with a design/logo on the front

The suspect description is similar to the description of the suspect who robbed the same bank on January 30, 2008.

Anyone with information is asked to contact either the Richardson Police Department at 972-744-4801 or the F.B.I. at 972-559-5000.

(Issued Friday April 25, 2008)

The Dallas Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect possibly involved in several Sexual Assault offenses. Three offenses are similar with the possibility of a fourth one for which Dallas Police are awaiting forensic evidence.

The offenses occurred on December 23, 2007, at 10:40 p.m., January 5, 2008, at 5:45 a.m., April 1, 2008, at 4:30 a.m., and April 21, 2008, at 2:45 a.m., all in apartment complexes in the uptown area of Dallas. The victims were in their apartments when the male suspect entered the residences through a sliding door or window. Victims were awakened to see the suspect next to their bed. The suspect uses a gun or knife as a weapon. None of the victims received serious bodily injuries.

The suspect is described as:

• dark-complexioned male
• 30 yrs old
• 5'8
• 150 lbs.
• medium build
• speaks with a Spanish dialect, possibly not from this area

The Dallas Police Department recommends that citizens should make sure that all windows and doors are properly locked, especially during the hours of darkness.

If you have any information about these cases please call Dallas Police Department Sexual Assaults Unit at 214-671-3584.

(Issued Tuesday April 22, 2008)

On Friday, April 18, 2008 at approximately 11:30 Fort Worth Police responded to a bank robbery in the 5800 block of Lovell to the Wells Fargo Bank. Upon arrival officers met with witnesses who stated that a white male wearing a dark baseball cap, sunglasses, gray or greenish long sleeve shirt and blue pants entered the bank and walk up to a teller.

While at the teller's station the suspect handed a note and displayed a small caliber handgun. After taking an undetermined amount of money the suspect left the bank on foot heading south on Camp Bowie Blvd. No injuries were reported during this incident.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• 5'8"
• 165-175lbs
• medium build
• grayish/greenish long sleeve shirt
• blue pants
• dark BB cap
• sunglasses with silver frames

Anyone with information about this robbery or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact Fort Worth Police Robbery Detective Mike Baggott (817) 989-3330 or Crime Stoppers (817) 469-TIPS.

(Issued Friday April 18, 2008)

On April 17, 2008, at about 9:44 am, the suspect pictured entered the Guaranty Bank located at 10703 Preston Road in Dallas.

The suspect approached a teller and demanded cash. The teller complied with the demand and the suspect fled the location.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• late 20's
• 5'6" – 5'7"
• 170 lbs.
• gray
or green baseball cap with letter "B" on the front, a gray long sleeve shirt, and light colored jeans

If you have any additional information concerning the suspect or this offense, contact the Dallas Office of the FBI at (972) 559-5000 or the Dallas

Police Department's Robbery Unit at (214) 671-3584.

(Issued Thursday April 17, 2008)

Arlington Police are seeking assistance in identifying the suspects in an armed robbery occurring on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. The suspect entered the Security One Credit Union located at 204 Hollandale Circle and threatened the victims and tellers with a rifle. The suspects took an undetermined amount of cash from the business before fleeing on foot.

The suspect is described as:

• black male
• approximately 5'8"
• average build
• wearing a dark t-shirt with khaki style shorts and a Halloween style mask
• gold dental work visible from the front

Anyone with information is asked to call Arlington Detective Jason Rash at (817) 459-5304 or Safe City Commission Crime Stoppers at (817) 469-TIPS or www.469tips.com. All tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

An additional reward of $250 for information is also available through the Guns and Gang Busters Program through Safe City. Video and additional photographs of the suspect are available on the Arlington Police website in the Cash for Crooks section at:

http://www.arlingtonpd.org/index.asp?nextpg=CashForCrooks/index.asp

(Issued Tuesday April 15, 2008)

This is a composite sketch of an aggravated assault suspect.

The suspect described as:

• white male
• 20-30 years old
• 5' 10'
• medium build
• carrying a knife

Offense occurred at 2:45am April 10, 2008 in campus lot #42.

This is an additional sketch of an assault suspect.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• teens
• 5'3"
• 140 lbs.
• blond hair

The offense occurred at 8:30pm April 4, 2008, on the south side of Nedderman Hall.

(Issued Tuesday, April 15, 2008)

Arlington Police are seeking the publics' assistance in locating a suspect wanted for Criminal Attempt Murder.

On Saturday, April 5, 2008 at about 4:35pm, Armando Almanzan Garcia shot his 32 year old ex-girlfriend in the chest. The victim was taken to Dallas Methodist Hospital where she was treated and has now been released.

The couple dated on and off for about 5 months. The suspect continued to harass the victim after they stopped seeing each other. On April 5th the victim and her teenage daughter were visiting relatives in the 2100 block of Sterling Forest Dr. the Cypress Club Apartments when they were approached by the suspect.

The suspect told the victim that he was going to kill her. The daughter was able to run for help while the victim and suspect fought over the suspect's weapon. The suspect shot the victim once in the chest before dropping the gun and running from the location.

Detectives have not been able to locate the suspect who has an address in Cockrell Hill. Investigators believe that the suspect might be going to Michoacan, Mexico.

Suspect information:

• Armando Almanzan Garcia
• hispanic male, born 11-08-79
• black hair, brown eyes
• 5'7", 150 lbs.

Anyone with information is asked to call Arlington Domestic Crimes Detective Angie Franco at (817) 459-5352 or Safe City Commission Crime Stoppers at (817) 469-TIPS or www.469tips.com. All tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

(Issued Monday April 14, 2008)

On Friday, April 11, 2008 just before 7:00a.m., a 33 year old female was sexually assaulted in and apartment on Fuller Street. The victim's relative had left for work when the suspect gained entry into the apartment unit and committed the assault. The suspect also struck the victim several times during the offense. Apparently the suspect was staying with one of his family members in the complex.

Detectives have an Aggravated Sexual Assault warrant for Elizeo Enriquez Garduza.

Garduza is a hispanic male, born 09-06-78:

• 5'06", 140 lbs., black hair, brown eyes
• "El Charro" tattoo stomach, "Edwin" tattooed on left arm
• Face of male and female on chest
• Unknown tattoos on his back

The suspect could be going to Mexico to avoid being arrested.

Anyone with information is asked to call Arlington Domestic Crimes Detective Angie Franco at (817) 459-5352 or Safe City Commission Crime Stoppers at (817) 469-TIPS or www.469tips.com. All tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

(Issued Monday April 14, 2008)

On April 11, 2008, at about 12:13 pm, the suspect entered the Bank of America located at 1633 N. Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas. The suspect approached a teller and demanded money. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene.

The suspect was described as:

• black male
• 40's
• 6'1"
• 240 pounds
• wearing sunglasses, a tan suit, tan hat

The suspect had a sucker from the bank in his mouth during the offense.

If you have any information concerning the suspect or offense contact the Dallas Field Office of the FBI at (972) 559-5000 or DPD CAPERS Robbery Unit at (214) 671-3584.

(Issued Friday April 12, 2008)

On Monday, April 7, 2008 at approximately 1:11 p.m., Fort Worth Police responded to the Southwest Bank located in the 4900 block of Camp Bowie on a robbery in progress call.

Upon arrival officers were advised that a white male wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood pulled over his head, black ski mask covering his face, gray work gloves, gray sweats, and black dress shoes entered the bank and walked up to a teller.

The suspect demanded money by threat and after taking an undetermined amount of cash fled the bank on foot.

There were no injuries reported.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• 5'10" - 6'
• medium build
• black

Anyone with information about this robbery or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact Fort Worth Police Robbery Detective Mike Baggott (817) 989-3330 or Crime Stoppers (817) 469-TIPS.

(Issued Tuesday April 8, 2008)

Two More Robberies Now Linked To Scarecrow Bandits

Investigators are now linking two bank robberies the week of March 23-29, 2008 to the Scarecrow Bandits -- a group that has now knocked over at least 20 banks in the past year. Banks in Dallas and Garland were robbed on Friday, March 28 and the robbers used similar methods.

Carrying handguns, the robbers work in a team of five or six men -- dressing in their signature baggy clothes and hats. They often hop over the counter and assault tellers or other employees. The FBI says the reward for helping catch the Scarecrow Bandits is now 90-thousand dollars.

The robbers are described as:

• male
• black
• armed
• wearing black jackets, hoods, masks and gloves

The "Scarecrow Bandits" began working in teams of two to three, and have recently conducted bank robberies in teams of 5 and 6. The "Scarecrow Bandits" are known to "takeover" a bank during a robbery attempt. These takeovers have included jumping the teller counter and assaulting bank employees. These robbers have been armed with handguns and should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Anyone recognizing these robbers or having information about their current whereabouts should call the Dallas FBI Office at 972-559-5000 or their local police agency.

Click here for more photos and information.

These persons should not be approached by citizens who may recognize them or know their whereabouts.

(Issued Friday, February 2, 2008; updated Tuesday, April 1, 2008)

On Friday, March 28, 2008 at approximately 10:45 a.m. Fort Worth Police responded to a Bank Robbery in the 7500 block of McCart Avenue. Upon arrival it was determined that the Compass Bank was robbed by a white male in his mid 30's.

The suspect entered Compass Bank and walked up to a teller. He displayed a gun and demanded money. The suspect then left the building and fled in a white Chevy Cavalier with primer paint located on both sides of the car and with a trash bag covering the driver's side window.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• 30-35 years of age
• medium build
• mustache and beard
• wearing baseball cap, glasses, camo hunting jacket, jeans

Anyone with information about this robbery or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact Fort Worth Police Robbery Detective Mike Baggott (817) 989-3330 or Crime Stoppers (817) 469-TIPS.

(Issued Friday March 28, 2008)

On March 24, 2008 at about 8:30pm the Radio Shack located at 901 W. Pioneer Parkway was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown black male suspect. The suspect entered the store and pointed a black semi-automatic hand gun at both store employees. The suspect obtained the store money and a video game system prior to leaving the business.

The suspect is described as:

• black male
• early 20's
• 5'7" - 5'9"
• average build
• unshaven

Anyone with information is asked to call Arlington Detective Kyle Dishko at (817) 459-5327 or Safe City Commission Crime Stoppers at (817) 469-TIPS or www.469tips.com.

All tipsters remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward up to $1,000. An additional reward of $250 for information is also available through the Guns and Gang Busters Program through Safe City. Click here for video clips and additional photographs of the suspect on the Arlington Police website.

(Issued Thursday March 27, 2008)

The McKinney Police Department would like the public's help in identifying the male who robbed the Wood Forest Bank inside of Wal-Mart, located at 5001 McKinney Ranch, McKinney, Texas around 6:40pm on March 8, 2008.

This individual is described by witnesses as:

• white male
• 5' 8" to 6'
• approximately 170 pounds
• very fit and muscular
• mid twenties
• dark color hair

There was no weapon shown to the bank teller and the suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of money.

If you recognize this person please contact the McKinney Police Department at 972-547-2700.

(Issued Friday March 14, 2008)

The robbery suspect entered the convenience store and displayed a shot gun with a pistol grip and demanded money from the store clerk.

The suspect is described as:

• black male
• approximately 5'7"
• wearing a black knit cap, black hooded sweatshirt, black waist-length hooded jacket, green (possibly camouflaged) bandana around his nose and mouth, red mechanic's style gloves with black palms, dark colored jeans, white tennis shoes that have black toes.

The suspect is believed to have fled in a mid-1990s maroon or burgundy four-dour Cadillac.

To view video camera surveillance footage, Click here then click on March 2008 - AMA Robbery Video.

Duncanville Police are urging anyone who has information related to this crime or the suspect to please call (972) 780-5037.

(Issued Thursday March 13, 2008)

Robert E. Casey Jr., Special Agent In Charge, Dallas, FBI, is seeking the public's assistance for information concerning the bank robbery which occurred at the Chase Bank, 3601 Camp Wisdom Road, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Preliminary investigation indicates one man entered the bank at approximately 9:04 AM on March 10, 2008.

The robber is described as:

• male
• white
• moustache
• black baseball style cap, black jacket and gloves

The robber did display a handgun; he was last seen leaving the bank on foot.

The FBI and the Grand Prairie Police Department are jointly investigating this robbery.

Anyone recognizing this robber or having information about his current whereabouts should call the Dallas FBI Office of the FBI at 972-559-5000 or their local police agency. This person should not be approached by citizens who may recognize him or know his whereabouts.

(Issued Monday March 10, 2008)

Dallas Police Robbery Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating two suspects wanted for the Aggravated Robbery of the Footlocker Shoe Store located at 655 W. Illinois Avenue on February 16, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

The two suspects entered the business and one of them immediately walked up to an employee and showed him a handgun and demanded money. He instructed the employee to walk over to the cash register. It appears both suspects had knowledge about the inner working of the store as both stayed outside of surveillance camera range once they entered the store.

Suspect One is described as:

• black male
• around 20 years old
• about 5'6"
• about 150 lbs
• colorful oversized yellow and black jacket

Suspect Two is described as:

• black male
• around 20 years old
• about 5' 8"
• about 160 lbs
• long brown jacket

If anyone has information related to this offense or these suspects contact Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS (8477) or the Dallas Police Department's Robbery Unit at 214-671-3584.

(Issued Friday March 7, 2008)

Dallas Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

On February 29, 2008, at about 10:43 AM, the pictured suspect entered the Sterling Bank located at 17370 Preston Road in Dallas. The suspect approached a teller and demanded cash. The teller complied with the demand and gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money. The suspect then fled the location and was last seen heading southbound on foot.

The suspect is described as:

• white male
• 35 - 40 years old
• 5'11"
• 180 pounds
• bald, appears freshly shaved
• brown jacket over a gray sweater, blue jeans, lightly tinted sunglasses

If you have any additional information concerning the suspect or offense contact the Dallas Field Office of the FBI at (972) 559-5000 or the DPD CAPERS Robbery Unit at (214) 671-3584.

(Issued Friday February 29, 2008)

Police are looking for suspect(s) in a January 1, 2008 Subway sandwich shop robbery and one on February 21, 2008.

If you have any information, you are asked to call Lancaster Police at 972-218-1305. (Issued Friday, February 22, 2008)

Since February 9, 2008 Fort Worth Police have responded to three take over style robberies that involve suspect(s) using a shotgun and demanding their victims to lie on the floor.

On Saturday, February 9, 2008 at approximately 8:15 p.m. two suspects entered a Radio Shack located in the 3000 block of Mansfield Highway and ordered everyone to get down on the floor.

Suspect One is described as:

• black male
• blue jeans, white sweatshirt with a hood
• blue bandanna around his face
• armed with a shotgun

Suspect Two is described as:

• black male
• blue jeans, blue sweatshirt with a hood
• blue bandanna around his face
• armed with a handgun

The suspects stole cash from the register and money from the individuals lying on the ground. The suspects fled the scene on foot running through an empty field around the Mansfield Highway area. There were no reported injuries from any of the victims during this incident.

On Monday, February 11, 2008 at approximately 9:25 p.m. two suspects entered the Great Outdoors Deli located in the 3200 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard as the business was closing. The suspects pushed their way in a side door as an employee was exiting to take out the trash.

Suspect One is described as:

• black male
• blue pants, black sweatshirt with a hood
• black and white bandanna around his face
• armed with a handgun

Suspect Two is described as:

• black male
• dark blue jeans
• sweat jacket with a hood
• black and white bandanna around his face
• armed with a shotgun

The suspect with the handgun ordered the employee exiting back inside and to the ground while the other suspect with the shotgun forced another employee to open the safe. The suspects stole cash from the safe and stole money from the employees then forced the employees into a walk-in refrigerator. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction. There were no reported injuries from any of the victims during this incident.

On Monday, February 11, 2008 at approximately 12:45 a.m. one suspect entered the Whataburger located in the 2400 block of W. Berry Street and ordered everyone to get down on the floor.

The suspect is described as:

• black male
• dark blue jeans
• dark blue windbreaker jacket with a hood
• black mask covering his face
• armed with a shotgun

The suspect kicked one of the employees in the leg causing minor pain and forced the employee to retrieve money from the cash registers and drop boxes. The suspect then fled the scene in an older model sedan vehicle.

Robbery investigators are looking into the possibility of the robberies being related and are asking for anyone with information to contact Fort Worth Police Robbery detectives (817) 392-4370 or Crime Stoppers (817) 469-TIPS. (Issued Tuesday February 12, 2008)

Description: Dallas Police Robbery Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating two suspects wanted for the Aggravated Robbery of the Swifty Food Mart located at 12307 Plano Road on January 5, 2008 at about 11:00 p.m.

The suspect entered the business posing as a customer. He then produced a weapon and demanded cash from the clerk. The suspect took an undetermined amount of cash and fled the location on foot.

One of the suspects is described as

• Latin male
• 23-28 years of age
• 5'4"-5'6''
• 140 lbs.

The other suspect is described as

• Latin male
• 5'9"-6'
• 200 +1b

The suspects have been seen leaving in various vehicles: unknown color Toyota, white 2-door 1989 Chevy Cavalier or a white newer unknown make/model vn with a black equipment rack on the roof; appears to be a painter's van.

These suspects are believed to be responsible for at least 6 Robberies this year, including: the Shell Station located at 10433 Garland Road, The Family Dollar, located at 9243 Skillman Street, The Family Dollar located at 9888 Ferguson Road, Jamal's Check Cashing, located at 2408 West Walnut Street (Garland) and The Family Dollar, located at 9711 Plano Road.

If anyone has information related to this offense or these suspects contact the Dallas Police Department's Robbery Unit at 214-671-3584.

Click here to see the incidents documented in Police Report #5121-V and the other incidents #2687-V, #2722-V, #4901-v, and #8084-V.

(Issued Monday, January 14, 2008)

• Metro PCS 2801 Hemphill, November 17, 2007
• Metro PCS, 3872 Hemphill, December 31, 2007, 1:45 p.m.
• Metro PCS, 2801 Hemphill, December 31, 2007, 6:45 p.m.
• Hello Mobile Store, 2950 NE 28th St., January 5, 2008
• Metro PCS, 901 N. Sylvania, January 9, 2008

He is described as:

• Hispanic male
• 35-45 years old
• 5'7" - 5'10"
• 175 - 190 lbs.
• Large thick mustache
• Wearing older faded jeans
• Black ball cap
• Grayish green jacket

(January 11, 2008)

The security camera photo (left) shows the man who approached a teller and demanded cash. He was seen running away from the location. He's described as a White Male, 45, 5'10", 180 lb. He has brown hair and was wearing a black knit cap, gray shirt, sunglasses and a green "Dallas Stars" jacket with blue stripes on the sleeves.

If you have any additional information concerning the suspect or offense contact the Dallas Field Office of the FBI at (972) 559-5000 or the DPD CAPERS Robbery Unit at (214) 671-3584.
(Friday, January 11, 2008)

They forced her to drive to Broadway & Oates, where one suspect took her debit card, demanded her PIN number, then went into a Phillips 66 and took cash from the ATM. Then they forced her to drive a few blocks where they got out of the minivan, taking the woman's purse.

Surveillance pictures show one of the men inside the Phillips 66 station. If you recognize him, call Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-8477,

(Issued Thursday, January 10, 2008)

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