*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***

Contact:  Officer Joe Okies  #71

                 BPD Public Information Officer

                 (510) 981- 5752  

Suspect Photographed While Attempting to Rob Bank
Identification Needed

Berkeley, California (Monday, April 18, 2005) – On 4/15/05 at approximately 2:36 in the afternoon the man pictured above entered the Wells Fargo bank at 2144 Shattuck.  The suspect threatened the teller and demanded money.   The teller did not comply and the suspect fled the bank on foot.  Investigators have obtained the above photographs of the suspect from bank surveillance cameras. 

The suspect is described as a:

Black male adult in his 40’s , approximately 5’09” tall, weighing roughly 200 pounds.  The suspect had short-cropped hair and a goatee.  He was wearing wire rim glasses, a gray shirt, and dark pants.

The Berkeley Police Department is asking for help from anyone who may have information about this incident or the pictures above.  Please contact the Robbery Detail at 510-981-5742 or email tips to police@ci.berkeley.ca.us.  You may remain anonymous.