Crime & Safety

Man Dressed as Woman Robs Key Bank in East Tacoma

The robbery suspect, described as a white male in his 40s, walked into a Key Bank in Tacoma on July 31 and demanded cash.

Tacoma Police detectives need the public's help to identify the suspect responsible for a recent bank robbery, according to the Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County website.

At 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, the pictured suspect robbed a Key Bank located in the 1400 block of E. 72nd Street in the City of Tacoma.  

The suspect entered the bank and showed the teller a note demanding cash. The suspect took the money and walked out of the bank.

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The suspect is described as a white male in his 40s, approximately 6’ to 6’3” tall and 190 lbs.  

During the robbery he was seen wearing a light brown wig, tan makeup, large sunglasses, a white long sleeved shirt and a long dark blue sleeveless dress.

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Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County is offering up to $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and charges filed for the person in this case. 

If you have information on the suspect, call 253-591-5959. All Callers will remain anonymous. 

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