“PJ Bandit” Serial Bank Robber Believed Responsible for Eight Bank Robberies
| FBI Boston December 16, 2009 |
BOSTON, MA—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is releasing photographs and seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the individual believed responsible for the following eight bank robberies:
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RANDOLPH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
SOVEREIGN BANK |
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
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FIRST TRADE CREDIT UNION |
BRIDGEWATER CREDIT UNION |
CITIZENS BANK |
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PEOPLES FEDERAL SAVINGS |
BOSTON CREDIT UNION |
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In seven of the robberies, the subject has passed a note threatening the use of a gun. In one robbery, a small black handgun was displayed. In several of the robberies, the subject is seen using a black and silver cell phone and carrying a dark colored messenger bag/lap-top bag.
Witnesses describe the subject as:
| Race/Gender: | Black Male |
| Age: | Mid 30’s |
| Height: | 5’6” – 5’8” |
| Weight: | Medium build, 165 to 190 lbs |
| Hair: | Brown |
| Facial Hair: | Thin goatee |
| Misc: | Periodically wears wire rim style glasses Has worn either a baseball style cap or dark knit cap Has worn either a dark puffy jacket or brown/tan coat |
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at (617)742-5533.
CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS