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FBI offering $5K reward for information on ‘Sweaty Swindler’ after NE Houston bank robbery

Surveillance footage of the Sweaty Swindler (FBI Houston)

Authorities are on the lookout for a particularly perspirant man who was involved in a bank robbery in northeast Houston last month.

The robbery occurred at a Chase Bank located at 8799 North Loop East Freeway at around 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9.

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The suspect—who FBI Houston’s Violent Crime Task Force has dubbed as the “Sweaty Swindler”—entered the bank sweating profusely and handed an employee a note demanding money. He then ran away on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the robbery.

The robber was wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans and grey shoes during the robbery. He also had a grey backpack with the Houston Texans logo on it.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the Swindler’s identification and arrest. If you have any information, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI Houston field office at 713-693-5000.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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