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Safe Streets Task Force
Bank Robbery
Independent Bank
450 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN

On Thursday, January 15, 2009, Independent Bank, located at 450 Perkins Extended, was robbed by two suspects. The suspects entered the bank, passed notes to the tellers, and demanded money. After receiving the money from the tellers, the suspects left on foot and walked  south on Perkins Extended, where they entered a maroon SUV and drove southbound on Perkins Extended and then westbound on Poplar Avenue. 

The first suspect is described as a black male, 35-40 years of age, 5’7-5’10, heavy build, black eyes, black, very low cut hair, wearing a purple striped button up shirt, black  pants, and a white jacket with olive green lining.

The second suspect is described as a Middle Eastern male, 25-35 years of age, 5’6”-5’8”, medium build, dark eyes, short black hair, wearing a black leather jacket with a hoodie underneath, light blue jeans, and black shoes.

Attached to this Release, are photographs of the suspect taken by bank’s surveillance cameras. 

Anyone having any additional information about this robbery should call Memphis Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH or the Safe Streets Task Force at 680-0799.

This case is being investigated by the Safe Streets Task Force which is a multi agency unit which is comprised of Memphis Police Officers, Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies and Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Safe Streets Task Force
Memphis, Tennessee

PRESS RELEASE

ROBBERY OF THE
TRUST ONE BANK
717 S. WHITE STATION ROAD, SUITE 1
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
MARCH 23, 2009

 On March 23, 2009, a lone black male entered the Trust One Bank, 717 S. White Station Road, Suite 1, Memphis, Tennessee by cutting into the roof of the bank.  The robber gained entry through the roof into the bank. The robber approached the teller counter and demanded money from the vault while displaying a pistol. The robber exited the bank on foot with an undetermined amount of federally insured funds. The robber entered a four door vehicle and fled southbound from the bank towards Poplar Avenue.  No one was injured during the robbery and investigation is continuing.

The robber is described as a black male, approximately  6’00”  tall, thin to medium build, 150 – 180 pounds, 18 - 25 years old, , wearing a dark ski cap, dark colored sweatshirt, dark blue jeans, and dark gloves. The robber was armed with a handgun. 

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