March 28, 2024

08.24.16 Bank Robbery in Baytown

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On August 24, 2016 at 11:20 am, Baytown police officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the First Convenience Bank located at 3500 Garth Rd. The suspect approached the counter and handed a note to one of the bank tellers. The note demanded money and threatened harm if the teller did not comply. The suspect left with the currency and was last seen walking northbound from the store. The suspect is described as a black male, 35-50 years of age, approximately 5’8 to 5’11with a medium build and a thin mustache. The suspect was wearing a light brown sun hat, clear safety glasses and a blue, long sleeve T-shirt with white lettering on the front and advertising, in white lettering, on the back. The Baytown Police Department is committed to the safety of its citizens and will not tolerate crimes against members of our community. Anyone who may recognize the suspect in this case, or have information on any other crime, is asked to call the Baytown Police Department at 281-422-8371. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS, submit anonymous tips online at the Baytown Police Department website http://www.baytown.org, or text keyword BAYTOWN plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of this suspect. You will remain anonymous.