Crime & Safety

Man with Local Ties Wanted for Bank Robbery

Brandon Shields, 29, has numerous tattoos on both arms, and is known to frequent the Fishtown section of Philadelphia and Bensalem.

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to locate Brandon Shields, who has been charged with the robbery of the PNC Bank branch at 6855 Frankford Avenue on Dec. 7.

Shields is a white male, 29 years old (he turns 30 next month), 5'7" tall, and 180 pounds. He has numerous tattoos on both arms, and is known to frequent the Fishtown section of Philadelphia and Bensalem.

Shields is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000, the Philadelphia Police Department, or their . No one should attempt to approach Shields or make any attempt to detain him.

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