Credit Union Robbery May Be Linked to Arkansas Heists

TYLER — Tyler Police Investigators received information on Thursday from the Benton, Arkansas, Police Department, indicating that they are investigating two bank robberies matching the same description and method of operation as the suspect involved in the Altra Credit Union robbery Wednesday morning. Benton is located 15 miles west of Little Rock, off Interstate 35. Police say the suspect robbed the Summit Bank in 2009 and the same bank in 2011 in Benton. The Benton suspect was driving a red or maroon Chevy S-10 pick-up.

The suspect’s identity is not known at this time. If anyone recognizes the suspect, you’re asked to call your local law enforcement authority or the FBI with your information. The picture at left is from Summit Bank surveillance cameras that were obtained by police

Tyler police earlier released surveillance video as they continue looking for the lone gunman who held up the Altra Credit Union around 10:00 Wednesday morning at 5523 Troup Highway, across from Trane. Bank employees told investigators that the suspect approached the counter and gave the teller a note and verbally told the teller that it was a robbery. The suspect displayed a weapon that was tucked in the waistband.

The suspect is described as an around 30-year-old white male, medium build, wearing a black Fedora hat, glasses, yellow shirt, black sports coat, faded jeans and brown shoes. The teller gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect left the building and ran to the rear of the credit union disappearing into a nearby neighborhood. Investigators are looking into a possible suspect vehicle described as a 90’s model Chevy or GM extended-cab, pick-up, dark maroon in color. The FBI arrived on the scene to assist with the investigation.