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Post by HeadMarshal on Jul 12, 2016 15:38:28 GMT -5
 (Above photo credit: FBI.Gov) Aliases: Michael J. Keitz, Michael Keitz DESCRIPTION Date(s) of Birth Used: July 2, 1969 Place of Birth: Massachusetts Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds NCIC: W785719728 Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Sex: Male Race: White Nationality: American Scars and Marks: Keitz has scars on his chest and left forearm. Remarks: Keitz is known to be comfortable spending time outdoors. He is a transient who has walked hundreds of miles, including once walking from Virginia to New York. CAUTION Michael James Keitz, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in two bank robberies in 2015. On the afternoon of October 2, 2015, a male suspect, later identified as Keitz, entered the M&T Bank located at 1205 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst, New York. He went to the desk where the bank keeps its banking forms and appeared to fill out a deposit slip. He then entered the teller line and handed a teller a note in which he demanded money and threatened that he had a bomb which he would detonate. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, he left the bank. On the afternoon of October 9, 2015, a male suspect wearing a light-colored baseball cap, later identified as Keitz, entered the Northwest Savings Bank located at 2513 West State Street in Olean, New York. He went to the desk where the bank keeps its banking forms and appeared to fill out a deposit slip. He then entered the teller line and handed a teller a note in which he demanded money or else the teller would "get shot". After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, he then fled the bank on a bicycle which he had stolen the same day. The stolen bicycle was later recovered. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Keitz in the United States District Court, Western District of New York, Buffalo, New York, on March 4, 2016, after he was charged with bank robbery. -- Thoughts? The problem with a fugitive like Michael Keitz is that even if he's caught, convicted and serves his sentence for the two bank robberies, he will probably resume his criminal behaviour after he gets released. As far as we can tell, he's never bothered to be employed for an extended period of time since the FBI couldn't find out any industries he's worked in. He needs to be caught since bank robbery is still a very serious charge. According to the fbi.gov website, If you have any information concerning this fugitive, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jul 12, 2016 18:04:17 GMT -5
A lot of people think bank robberies aren't as serious as other crimes but when you're the bank teller having no idea if the robber is bluffing about having a gun, bomb, etc... or not it's very serious. Keitz needs to be caught to at least give tellers in the area some peace of mind for the next few years.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Jan 19, 2017 11:08:08 GMT -5
Keitz is the FBI's case of the week. I'm shocked that he's been on the run for one year now, such a dangerous man who claimed to have a bomb is huge public safety risk especially in this day and age.
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Post by Scumhunter on Jan 19, 2017 18:05:46 GMT -5
In all honesty, I don't think a bank robber claiming to have a bomb or gun is that unusual.
What is unusual in this case is we actually know who the alleged bank robber is. Maybe they aren't as well publicized but it seems like most bank robber fugitives are of the unknown variety because they wear masks, disguises etc.. .
The advice to all tellers is to always take the robber's word for it. He could be bluffing about having a gun, bomb etc... but you cannot take that chance..
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Jan 19, 2017 18:43:47 GMT -5
In all honesty, I don't think a bank robber claiming to have a bomb or gun is that unusual. What is unusual in this case is we actually know who the alleged bank robber is. Maybe they aren't as well publicized but it seems like most bank robber fugitives are of the unknown variety because they wear masks, disguises etc.. . The advice to all tellers is to always take the robber's word for it. He could be bluffing about having a gun, bomb etc... but you cannot take that chance.. That is true. Myloh Mason was very violent, Michael Keitz I don't think killed anyone, Jason Brown definitely did. However the most impossible thing I've ever posted is the idea that Michael Keitz or Daniel Zavala would be added to the FBI Top Ten. |
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Post by Scumhunter on Jan 19, 2017 19:07:09 GMT -5
Zavala maybe. While not excusing his alleged actions, I think there are much more violent fugitives than Keitz, who we don't even know if his only weapon is really just a piece of paper. (Which once again does little for his victims who didn't know that.) We can't assume every guy the FBI adds to its website is a top ten contender. Some of them just fit a category on the site.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Jan 19, 2017 19:09:09 GMT -5
Zavala maybe. While not excusing his alleged actions, I think there are much more violent fugitives than Keitz, who we don't even know if his only weapon is really just a piece of paper. (Which once again does little for his victims who didn't know that.) We can't assume every guy the FBI adds to its website is a top ten contender. Some of them just fit a category on the site. I agree. Today this case made a reappearance into my world and thought he probably had been captured by now, but seeing him as case of the week shocked me. Also this guy loves taking long walks, and is a native of Massachusetts. |
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Post by Scumhunter on Jan 19, 2017 19:12:09 GMT -5
Case of the week is a bit hard to figure out. It seems sometimes they just randomly pick a case and there's no rhyme or reason. I would agree that Keitz wouldn't seem like that hard a capture but somehow has managed to elude authorities so far.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on Apr 2, 2017 11:10:22 GMT -5
For the second time in a matter of months, Keitz is the FBI's COTW
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Post by HeadMarshal on May 19, 2017 22:47:50 GMT -5
Buffalo's Most Wanted did a feature story on Michael Keitz and added some additional information. Keitz had been arrested for a 1999 bank robbery where he walked from Virginia to New York to commit it (that was referenced in his FBI poster, but not that was related to the previous bank robbery). It also mentioned he has ties to Florida so a special alert to our readers in the Sunshine State. www.wkbw.com/news/buffalos-most-wanted-james-keitz |
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Post by Scumhunter on May 19, 2017 23:37:47 GMT -5
I was wondering why Keitz would walk from NY to Virginia just to commit a bank robbery but it seems they say he lives a transient lifestyle. This is apparently what has made apprehension difficult at least thus far.
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on May 19, 2017 23:40:37 GMT -5
I was wondering why Keitz would walk from NY to Virginia just to commit a bank robbery but it seems they say he lives a transient lifestyle. This is apparently what has made apprehension difficult at least thus far. He could be like that financial fugitive that was apprehended in Manassas, Virginia. He walked on the Appalachian trail for 5 or 6 years before being apprehended. Honestly with those details added, this all reminds me of that case. |
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Post by Scumhunter on May 20, 2017 2:23:02 GMT -5
I was wondering why Keitz would walk from NY to Virginia just to commit a bank robbery but it seems they say he lives a transient lifestyle. This is apparently what has made apprehension difficult at least thus far. He could be like that financial fugitive that was apprehended in Manassas, Virginia. He walked on the Appalachian trail for 5 or 6 years before being apprehended. Honestly with those details added, this all reminds me of that case. You're thinking of James Hammes. But I think that's a bit different since Hammes wasn't exactly homeless per se, but was with some sort of group of travelers or something like that. Keitz seems more of the survivalist homeless type as opposed to the explorer type. |
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Post by тσρтєиhυитєя on May 20, 2017 15:03:59 GMT -5
He could be like that financial fugitive that was apprehended in Manassas, Virginia. He walked on the Appalachian trail for 5 or 6 years before being apprehended. Honestly with those details added, this all reminds me of that case. You're thinking of James Hammes. But I think that's a bit different since Hammes wasn't exactly homeless per se, but was with some sort of group of travelers or something like that. Keitz seems more of the survivalist homeless type as opposed to the explorer type. Good point Keitz does seem like a survivalist Homeless type, and to me it seems he could be walking back and forth from VA to NY occasionally stopping in PA, if not hiding there. |
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Post by HeadMarshal on Aug 15, 2017 13:14:11 GMT -5
According to his FBI Poster, Michael Keitz has been captured! I hope to get more information soon but great job to all the authorities on this manhunt.  |
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