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Memphis Police release video of suspect in East Memphis bank robbery

MPD said officers responded to a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank in the 6400 block of Poplar Ave. around 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Memphis Police have released video of the suspect who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in East Memphis on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

MPD said officers responded to a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank in the 6400 block of Poplar Ave. around 12 p.m. According to investigators, a man entered the business, approached a teller and told then he was armed and demanded money. 

He left the bank with an unknown amount of money, and MPD is not sure which direction he took.

No one was hurt during the robbery.

MPD told Hutchison School and Memphis University School about the incident as a precaution.

The suspect was about 5’10’ and wore a camo ski mask, a black and green Nike hoodie, grey sweatpants, and grey tennis shoes. 

Anyone with information about this robbery should call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. 

Robbery of a Business Wells Fargo Bank 6445 Poplar Avenue Report #2309031558ME MEMPHIS, TN – On September 27, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank at 6445 Poplar Avenue. A male suspect entered the business and approached a teller window. He brandished a weapon and demanded money. The male suspect was given cash and fled the business in an unknown direction. The suspect was a Black male about 5’10’, medium build, medium complexion, and wore a camo ski mask, a black and green Nike hoodie, grey sweatpants, and grey tennis shoes. At this time, no arrest has been made, and this is an ongoing investigation. The video of the suspect is attached. Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a personal ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also submit your tip at http://www.crimestopmem.org, where you will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime. You can submit anonymous tips from our free and secure mobile app by searching your app store for “P3 Tips”. If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Monday, October 2, 2023

    

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