The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual who is believed responsible for the robbery of at least three Chicago banks, dating to March of this year. (FBI photo) |
(WGN-AM)- FBI officials are asking for the public's help to help catch the "Bullet Proof Bandit", a man they believe may be behind three bank robberies in the area going back to March of this year.
The man is described as a Caucasian male, between 30 to 35 years old, between 6 foot to 6 foot 2 inches tall, medium build with dark hair. Officials have dubbed him the Bullet Proof Bandit because he is believed to have worn a bullet proof vest in each robbery, according to the FBI.
The most recent robbery happened on April 17 at the Eden's Bank branch at 5256 West Dempster in Skokie. Witnesses said the man entered the bank and took out a handgun. He ordered an employee to fill a multi-colored bag with an undisclosed amount of cash. He then fled on foot and was seen running north of the bank.
He is also suspected in two earlier Chicago bank robberies.
The man is suspected in an April 10th robbery of the North Community Bank branch at 3420 North Clark Street. He is also a suspect in the March 27 hold up of the North Community Bank branch at 2335 North Clark Street.
While no injuries were reported in any of the robberies FBI officials said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about the man should call the FBI's Chicago office at (312) 421-6700.
(The Chicago Tribune contributed to this story)
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The man is described as a Caucasian male, between 30 to 35 years old, between 6 foot to 6 foot 2 inches tall, medium build with dark hair. Officials have dubbed him the Bullet Proof Bandit because he is believed to have worn a bullet proof vest in each robbery, according to the FBI.
The most recent robbery happened on April 17 at the Eden's Bank branch at 5256 West Dempster in Skokie. Witnesses said the man entered the bank and took out a handgun. He ordered an employee to fill a multi-colored bag with an undisclosed amount of cash. He then fled on foot and was seen running north of the bank.
He is also suspected in two earlier Chicago bank robberies.
The man is suspected in an April 10th robbery of the North Community Bank branch at 3420 North Clark Street. He is also a suspect in the March 27 hold up of the North Community Bank branch at 2335 North Clark Street.
While no injuries were reported in any of the robberies FBI officials said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about the man should call the FBI's Chicago office at (312) 421-6700.
(The Chicago Tribune contributed to this story)
Get the latest news at the top and bottom of every hour on News/Talk 720, WGN
