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FBI Media Release
Special Agent in Charge Manuel E. Mora

660 Mesa Hills Drive El Paso, TX 79912

To: All print and broadcast media

Contact: Special Agent Andrea Simmons, 915.832.5373


September 20, 2006

Reward Offered for Bank Robber

FBI Special Agent in Charge Manuel E. Mora announced today that a $5,000 reward is being offered by the FBI for information leading to the arrest of Jesus Antonio Hernandez. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hernandez for his role in three El Paso bank robberies this past week.

A joint investigation by the FBI and the El Paso Police Department identified Hernandez as the suspect involved in the city’s last three bank robberies. He is described as a 27 year old Hispanic male, 6” tall, 200 lbs., light complexion, brown hair, brown eyes and acne scars on his face. Hernandez was last seen driving a light brown or gold 4-door 1995 Ford Escort LX with Texas license plates 365GPW.

Anyone with information on Hernandez’ whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477(TIPS) or the FBI at 915-832-5000.