Robbery suspect uses wrong name to get out of jail. Now the FBI needs help finding him

Cameron Knight | Cincinnati Enquirer

Don Woodson Ellis Jr. was being held in a Lucas County jail on federal bank robbery charges, but Wednesday he "used deception" and the name Antwon Moore to get released, officials said.

The FBI is now asking for the public assistance in locating Ellis who left the Lucas County Corrections Center near Toledo at approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Ellis is accused of robbing a Toledo Fifth Third Bank on Monday. Investigators said he took money in which the tellers had placed GPS tracking units.

The FBI reported Toledo police pursued the vehicle and Ellis eventually crashed, flipping the Pontiac Grand Prix he was driving. The car had been stolen at gunpoint earlier than morning, police said.

Ellis was apprehended at the time of the crash. Investigators said he had previously been convicted of robbing a bank in Michigan.

On Wednesday, Ellis used the name Antwon Moore to "obtain release from the jail," the FBI said.

Officials said he could still be in Ohio. He left the jail wearing a black t-shirt, light blue shorts or jeans and white tennis shoes with dark laces, the FBI reported.

Agents said Ellis should be considered armed and dangerous.

FBI Cleveland has asked for the assistance of local media throughout Ohio in an effort to locate Ellis.

Officials are asking anyone who sees Ellis or may know of his whereabouts to call 911 or the FBI at 216-622-6760.

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