3 sought in Fort Bend Co. bank robbery
Authorities are searching for three men suspected of robbing a bank in Fort Bend County earlier this week.
The robbery occurred at the Chase Bank branch in the 17200 block of FM 1093 about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Two suspects entered the bank brandishing handguns. One of them leaped over the counter, took a worker's cellular phone and demanded money, authorities said. The worker handed over an undisclosed amount of cash.
The second suspect went into the office area, took people's cellular phones and ordered them to lie face down on the floor while he guarded them.
The pair then fled in a black 1998 Ford F-150 pickup, which was driven by a third suspect. The pickup had been reported stolen.
Investigators later discovered the truck abandoned in the 17900 block of FM 1093.
One of the suspects is described as black and thin. He is about 5-foot-10 and has a light complexion. He wore a brown or tan jacket, cream-colored pants and brown shoes.
The other man is described as black, thin and about 6-foot-2. He has a light complexion. He wore a brown jacket, cream-colored pants and brown shoes.
No description of the getaway driver was available.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information which leads to the suspects' arrest and and charging.
All tipsters are anonymous.
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