Suspect robs bank, flees in taxi

HOUSTON At approximately 11:30am Thursday, the suspect entered the Chase bank located at 4313 Montrose and gave a teller a threatening demand note. The teller provided him with some cash. He fled the bank on foot and was picked up by a Yellow Cab Taxi minivan. No one was physically hurt.

The robber is described as a white male, 35-40 years of age, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 170-180 pounds with a medium build, short brown hair and a fair complexion. During the robbery, he wore reflective lens sunglasses, a collared and button-down short-sleeved yellow and blue plaid shirt.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS(8477).