2-8-19 Bank Robbery Suspect In-Custody
2-8-19 Bank Robbery Suspect In-Custody
SUSPECT:
Edward Jack Gibbs (Male, 12/27/1969)
CHARGES (Pending):
Robbery
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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The Chattanooga Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery that occurred on Monday, January 7, 2019 at BB&T Bank, 2120 Gunbarrel Road.
The white male suspect entered the business, demanded money from a teller, and left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Investigators determined after the suspect left the bank, he altered his appearance by shaving his facial hair and changing clothes.
The attached photos were captured by various surveillance cameras that show the suspect during the robbery and soon after the robbery. During the robbery, the suspect had a beard and was wearing a long-sleeve blue pullover shirt, blue camouflage pants, black baseball cap, sunglasses, and white shoes. Soon after the robbery, the suspect did not have a beard and was wearing a short-sleeve white shirt and light blue shorts. The suspect has tattoos on his arms and chest, approximately 5'10" in height, and weighs 160 - 170 pounds.
The Chattanooga Police Department is requesting the community's assistance in identifying the suspect in this bank robbery. If you have any information about the robbery or the suspect, please contact the Chattanooga Police Department at (423) 698-2525 or submit an anonymous tip using the "Chattanooga PD" mobile app.
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