Feds offering up to $2K reward for info on 'Black-Clad Bandits' who robbed ATM in NE ABQ
On Feb. 21, two men — known as "Black-Clad Bandits" — went to Bank of America in the 11900 block of Copper, near Juan Tabo, forced an ATM maintenance technician to the ground then took an undisclosed amount of money from the ATM, FBI Albuquerque Division spokesperson Margot Cravens said in a news release Monday.
Both men are described as Black with slim builds. During the incident, they wore dark pants and face masks, according to the FBI. One of the men had on a black Nike hoodie while the other wore a dark blue hoodie, Cravens said.
The FBI is offering up to a $2,000 reward for information leading to their arrests and convictions, she said.
If anyone has information, Cravens said, people can contact the FBI at 505-889-1300 or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 505 843-STOP.
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