“Burly Bandit” Believed Responsible for at Least 10 Robberies in Four States
Reward Offered
| FBI Boston July 13, 2010 |
BOSTON, MA—Law enforcement is releasing photographs and seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the individual(s) believed responsible for the following 10 bank robberies:
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Bank of America Rollstone Bank & Trust Hampshire First Bank Ocean Bank |
Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank Pawtucket Federal Credit Union Pentucket Bank |
Digital Credit Union Rockland Federal Credit Union Webster Bank |
An unknown white male entered each bank managing to conceal his face in a variety of ways. He has used sunglasses, a wig, and a variety of hats, to include a straw cowboy hat. He has made threats to kill the bank tellers and has brandished a weapon. After receiving cash, he flees the bank on foot in an unknown direction.
Witnesses describe the subject as:
| Race/Gender: | White male |
| Age: | Late 40’s to early 50’s |
| Height: | Approximately 6’ |
| Weight: | Stocky build; 250 to 300 lbs |
| Hair: | Short brown |
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force at (617) 742-5533. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) believed responsible for these robberies. Additionally, the Massachusetts Bankers Association Tip Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000.
CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS