Crime & Safety

Update: $1,000 Reward Offered for Information in Issaquah Bank Robbery

Crime Stoppers and the Washington Bankers Association are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and charge of a suspect wanted in the March 24 robbery of KeyBank in Issaquah.

Crime Stoppers, in conjunction with the Washington Bankers Association, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charge of a suspect wanted for robbing a KeyBank branch on Gilman Boulevard last Saturday.

Crime Stoppers is an independent organization that works in coordination with local law enforcement agencies to receive information about crimes.

Individuals can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or submit tips via the Internet.

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The Seattle Office of the FBI released security camera footage today of a suspect in the Saturday, March 24.

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Issaquah Police said the FBI handles all bank robbery investigations and the case has been turned over to FBI agents.

On Saturday, Issaquah Police officers responded to KeyBank in the 400 block of NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, around 11 a.m., where a robbery had just occurred. 

The photos show a man in a beige hooded coat, jeans, a dark colored baseball cap, concealing part of his face with dark clothing, and carrying a motorcycle helmet. He appears to be holding a checkbook in his mouth.

According to a news release from the Issaquah Police Department, he showed the employeed a gun and handed over a note demanding money. 

The suspect left eastbound out of the bank with an undetermined amount of cash. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect.

The case is under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For further information, contact the Seattle office of the FBI at 206-622-0460.


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