This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.
Wanted poster of suspect in robbery of Capital One Bank on Severn in Metairie on August 21

METAIRIE, LA — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify and catch a bank robber.

According to the bureau, the man robbed the  Capital One Bank at 3050 Severn Avenue on Tuesday, August 21.

The robbery happened at about 2:00 in the afternoon.  Agents say the man walked up to a teller and presented a note demanding money.

Agents say the man ran from the bank.  They also released a photograph that was taken from the bank’s video surveillance system.  It shows the suspect wearing a short sleeve blue shirt with what appears to be a winter cap on his head.

The FBI did not say if the man had a weapon.   Agents also did not reveal how much money the robber took.

There’s a $2,500 reward in the case for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.   If you can help, call the FBI at 504-816-3000 or CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.

The FBI is also working with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to solve the case.