THREE-STATE SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR PAIR OF BANK ROBBERS

(McHenry, MD) -- Maryland State Police are part of the federal, state, and local law enforcement effort underway in three states to find a pair of robbery suspects who are believed to have committed multiple bank robberies during May in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

One suspect is described as a white male with a dark complexion, between 5’6” and 6’ tall, medium build, dark hair and mustache, who possibly has sleeve tattoos on both arms.

The second suspect is a white female about 5’5” to 5’6” tall, with a thin build, blonde hair and a possible tattoo on her neck. The female is said to walk with a slight limp.

The two suspects may be using a light blue pick-up truck with a tool chest in the bed. The truck is described as possibly being an early 1990’s model Chevrolet or GMC.

The FBI is offering a $500 reward for anyone providing information leading to the identification, arrest, and successful prosecution of the robbers. Any information regarding the suspects or suspect vehicle can be provided to the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center at 304-558-4831, toll free at 1-866-WVWATCH, or at www.fusioncenter.wv.gov.

The female suspect and the light blue pick up are believed to have been involved in a robbery of the M&T Bank in Friendsville, Md., on May 7, 2012. The suspect presented a note to the teller demanding money.

Prior to that, on May 3, 2012, the male and female suspect and the truck were allegedly involved in a bank robbery at the First Summit Bank in Salix, Pa., and an attempted bank robbery at the M&T Bank in Tyrone, Pa.

On May 29, 2012, the male suspect entered the WesBanco Bank in Bruceton Mills, WVa., and presented a note demanding money. After leaving the bank, he was seen getting into a light blue pick-up with a white female passenger.

Maryland State Police in Western Maryland are on the lookout for the suspects and suspect vehicle. Anyone who spots the suspects or vehicle is urged to call the West Virginia location listed above, or call 911.