The FBI and Corpus Christi police are searching for a suspect dubbed the “High-Vis Heister” after an armed bank robbery on South Alameda Street.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Federal and local authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man accused of robbing a Corpus Christi bank at gunpoint last week.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Connor Hagan told 3NEWS on Wednesday that the suspect, dubbed the “High-Vis Heister,” is wanted in connection with an armed robbery at an American Bank branch on South Alameda Street.
The robbery happened around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30.
According to investigators, the suspect entered the bank, threw a bag toward a teller, displayed a black handgun and verbally demanded cash. Fearing for her life, the teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money, according to the FBI.
Authorities said the suspect then fled the bank on foot, entered a dark-colored SUV and was last seen driving south on Everhart Road. No one was physically injured during the robbery, according to the FBI.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early 30s to early 40s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build.
During the robbery, investigators said the man was wearing a camouflage-colored Hooey baseball cap, dark sunglasses, a ski mask, a long-sleeved black shirt, dark pants, cowboy boots, one black Hardy glove and a fluorescent high-visibility safety vest.
The FBI has released photographs of the suspect, which are also posted on FBI Houston’s social media accounts.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately. Tips can be left anonymously.
Where to call:
FBI (nationwide tip line): 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
FBI online tips: tips.fbi.gov
Corpus Christi Police Department (non-emergency): (361) 886-2600
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office: (361) 887-2231
Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 888-TIPS (8477)
Anyone who believes they see the suspect or has information about the robbery is urged to call 911 immediately.