FBI Reward for Bank Robbery Suspect the Buckeye Bandit Increased to $10,000
COLUMBUS—The Cincinnati Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today an increase in the reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the serial bank robbery suspect labeled the Buckeye Bandit. Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Buckeye Bandit tip line at (614) 849-1896. All callers may remain anonymous.
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, at approximately 2:58 p.m., the unknown suspect allegedly entered the Cooper State Bank located at 5811 Sawmill Road in Dublin, OH and demanded money. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, he fled the bank. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 35 years old. According to witnesses, he is believed to be 5’11”-6’0” tall, 180-200 pounds, with an athletic build. During the most recent robbery, he was wearing a gray sweatshirt, a black hat with a Nike “Swoosh” logo, black shoes with white soles and sunglasses. He used a black Under Armor drawstring bag with a silver logo.
The Buckeye Bandit is a suspect in at least 20 bank robberies between 2013 and 2015 in Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, Worthington, Upper Arlington and at The Ohio State University. The suspect is also believed to be responsible for robbing a Columbus pharmacy on three separate occasions. The unidentified robbery suspect is considered armed and dangerous. He has displayed a handgun during many of the robberies.
During several of the robberies the suspect wore Ohio State University apparel, garnering the moniker the Buckeye Bandit. In more recent robberies, he has worn different clothing and has attempted to conceal his face.
Pictures from the most recent robberies are below:
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April 26, 2015: Cooper State Bank |
April 26, 2015: Cooper State Bank |
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Commercial image of bag similar to that used by the suspect during April 26, 2015 robbery |
January 31, 2015: Wright-Patt Credit Union |
