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The suspect is described as a white or Asian male, about 30 year old, 5' 8" to 5' 10", with a medium build and wearing a black jacket, jeans, face covering and sunglasses. (Image courtesy SPD)

Robber flees Ballard bank heist scene in Porsche

BY MyNorthwest.com  on September 11, 2012 @ 3:14 pm (Updated: 5:48 pm - 9/11/12 )

He probably looked like an average bank robber when he walked into the Ballard bank, but he fled the scene in a Porsche.

The robber was wearing a black jacket and had his face covered when he entered the building. Police say the man held up the U.S. Bank at NW 61st Street and 15th Avenue NW in a "takeover style," telling everyone to get down on the ground.

The robber demanded money from the tellers and implied he had a gun.

The suspect is described as a white or Asian male, about 30 year old, 5' 8" to 5' 10", with a medium build and wearing a black jacket, jeans, face covering and sunglasses.

He fled the scene in a two-door black Porsche 944 Turbo hatchback.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI - Seattle Safe Streets Task Force at 206.622.0460.

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  • jstumbo wrote...
    A 944?
    September 11, 2012 3:53 pm
    Barely a Porsche. That car has to be at least 25 years old. And even then, it was one of the cheapest ones you could buy.
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  • hpygolkyone wrote...
    Only My Opinion..........
    September 11, 2012 4:03 pm
    Some intern probably saw this story on the news wire and thought......ohhhhhh, a Porsche!

    This car was ONCE a beauty, but unless it is in MINT condition, it is probably a piece of crap! Mint, maybe 15K tops? Probably more like $3K. Considering that the guy is robbing a bank.......I will assume the latter.

    Nothing to see here people....move along.

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  • 2112 wrote...
    Probably robbed the bank to
    September 11, 2012 4:13 pm
    Pay the repair bill.....
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  • Snout wrote...
    The 44 wasn't that bad
    September 11, 2012 4:17 pm
    Perhaps you're thinking of the 924.
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  • 333 wrote...
    snout
    September 11, 2012 4:39 pm
    you're right the 24 was the poor mans porche, the 44 was better, looked good for it's time. It's still over 20 years old and you can get a good one for 4k...Now if he had a tom cruise 928? that would be cool..
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  • anotherfencewalker wrote...
    an old Porsche..
    September 11, 2012 7:06 pm
    The 944 was a medium grade fun ride in its day. This guy was driving an ancient yawner by todays standards. Classified in the used car directorys as a piece of crap unless fully restored.. But MYNW youngin's looks at "Porsche" and thinks "Wowoe Kazowie' What a STORY!! A bank robber driving a Mustang Cobra with 490HP under the hood should be a bigger deal..
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  • Snout wrote...
    Cool it
    September 11, 2012 9:05 pm
    At least it wasn't a 914. A Bug with fancy body.
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  • Hectic wrote...
    No Way
    September 12, 2012 2:57 am
    I'd rather have a 914 than a 944, at least they have some character.
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  • 333 wrote...
    Coke
    September 11, 2012 10:29 pm
    If you're driving a 944 over the age of 35, cocaine has finaly caught up to you..
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