Feds Release Photos of Bomb-Box Bandit After Euclid Bank Robbery

Cleveland FBI asks public to help identify suspect who claimed to have a bomb during Fifth Third Bank heist

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Federal agents in Cleveland have released surveillance photos of a man who robbed a Fifth Third Bank in Euclid, Ohio on Tuesday, claiming he had a bomb in a shoebox he left on the teller counter before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. The FBI and Euclid police are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect or his getaway car to contact investigators immediately.

Why it matters

Bank robberies involving threats of explosives or other dangerous devices are taken extremely seriously by federal authorities, as they can carry enhanced criminal penalties. The FBI is hoping public tips will help them identify and apprehend the suspect before he strikes again.

The details

According to reports, the robbery occurred around 12:45 pm on Tuesday at the Fifth Third Bank on Lakeshore Boulevard in Euclid. The suspect, described as a man between 50-60 years old, walked into the bank, placed a shoebox and a demand note on the teller counter, claimed there was a bomb, and then fled the scene in a blue Chevrolet Impala with no license plates. The exact amount of cash taken has not been disclosed, and the shoebox was later determined not to contain an explosive device.

  • The robbery occurred around 12:45 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The FBI released the surveillance photos shortly after the incident.

The players

FBI Cleveland

The local field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation that is leading the investigation into the bank robbery.

Euclid Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Euclid, Ohio that is assisting the FBI with the investigation.

Fifth Third Bank

The bank branch in Euclid, Ohio that was robbed by the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“We must find this suspect as soon as possible. Bank robberies involving threats of explosives are extremely serious crimes.”

— Special Agent in Charge (FBI Cleveland)

What’s next

The FBI and Euclid police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the getaway car to contact the FBI tip line at (216) 522-1400 or 1-800-CALL-FBI, or to share details online at tips.fbi.gov.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of public vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement when it comes to bank robberies, especially those involving potential explosives or other dangerous devices. The FBI is counting on tips from the community to help identify and apprehend the suspect before he can strike again.