FBI Media Alert: FBI Offers Reward in 2014 Iyanbito Homicide

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whoever killed William Robert Nelson, Jr.

On August 27, 2015, partial skeleton remains later identified as Nelson were found along a trail near Iyanbito, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation.

Nelson’s family had reported him missing in May 2014. At the time, blood and blood spatter were found in Nelson’s bedroom in Iyanbito.

“Those who have lost loved ones never forget, and neither does the FBI,” said Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI Division. “The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety have been investigating this case for a long time. We won’t stop until Mr. Nelson and his family get justice.”

The cause of death is undetermined but considered suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 505-889-1300 or go online at tips.fbi.gov.

An FBI poster with a photo of Nelson can be found at: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/william-robert-nelson-jr

FBI Media Alert: Man Wearing Mario Bros. Cap Robs Albuquerque Bank

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a bank robbery on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

At approximately 4:57 p.m., an unknown male entered Wells Fargo, 3801 4th Street NW. The suspect presented a note to the teller demanding money from the bank. The robber received an undisclosed sum of money.

Suspect’s Description:

  • Sex: Male
  • Race: White
  • Age: 30s
  • Height: 5’8” to 6’
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Other: Unknown tattoo under left eye
  • Clothing: Black baseball hat with Mario Bros. logo, white face mask, eyeglasses, light-colored long-sleeve shirt, black undershirt with designs, black pants, black boots.

This individual is suspected of also robbing Western Commerce Bank, 1910 Wyoming Boulevard NE, in Albuquerque on February 22, 2022.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.

Anyone with information about these robberies is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300.

Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov.

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.

FBI Media Alert: Man with Cross on Baseball Cap Robs Española Bank

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

The FBI and Española Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a bank robbery on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

At approximately 1:36 p.m., an unknown male entered WaFd Bank, 1124 North Riverside Drive, in Española. The suspect presented a note to the teller demanding money from the bank. The robber received an undisclosed sum of money and ran south on Riverside Drive.

Suspect’s Description:

  • Sex: Male
  • Race: White
  • Age: 20s
  • Height: Approximately 5’8”
  • Hair: Shaved on sides and back
  • Build: Thin
  • Clothing: Brown or tan jacket with gray hood; dark long-sleeve shirt; black baseball cap with gray front, blue lettering, and a cross; white pants; and tan or light-colored shoes.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.

Anyone with information about these robberies is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300.

Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov.

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.