Update: FBI Needs Help Locating Bank Robber

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Update September 10, 2015

The suspect in this offense has been identified as Joshua Sefnathn Chavez 7/10/1992. He is a Hispanic male, 5’7 and 180 pounds. Chavez has committed several bank robberies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and has a federal warrant out for his arrest.

The Dallas Police Department and the FBI are asking that you use the listed contact numbers if you know any information that could lead to the arrest of Chavez.

Original Post Date September 3, 2015

On September 1, 2015 at approximately 1:32 p.m., the pictured suspect entered the Chase Bank located at 11611 Preston Road.  The suspect approached the teller and presented a hand written note demanding money. The suspect also told the teller that he was armed with a handgun.  The suspect then fled from the location on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male 25-30 years old, 5’7, approximately 150lbs, with a goatee. He was wearing a black shirt with a symbol on the front, necklace, khaki shorts, and white tennis shoes.

If you have and additional information concerning  the suspect or offense contact the Dallas Field Office of the FBI at (972) 559-5000, or the Dallas Police Department Robbery Unit at (214) 671-3584

Crimestoppers will pay up to $1000.00 for information called into Crimestoppers which leads to an arrest, an indictment for this felony offense, or any other felony offense. If you have information about this crime, call Crimestoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous.