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Wanted — The “Shaggy Bandit”

FBI Denver August 08, 2009
  • Public Affairs Specialist Deborah Sherman (303) 630-6060

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force (RMSSTF) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person believed to be responsible for at least eleven (11) bank robberies since June 24, 2009. This robber is dubbed the “Shaggy Bandit” by investigators.

The Shaggy Bandit is suspected of robbing ten banks in Colorado and one in Arizona. The Shaggy Bandit enters the bank and approaches the victim teller. He verbally demands the bank’s money and displays a dark colored back- pack. Generally, he steals the money and leaves without drawing any attention from other customers or bank employees. On three occasions, he entered a bank but left without obtaining any money; however, he continued on to another bank where he was successful. Investigators believe there is a second person waiting with a get-away vehicle, however, no description is available at the time of this release.

The Shaggy Bandit is assumed armed and dangerous due to the nature of the crime being committed. No gun or other weapon has been observed by victims or witnesses.

The Shaggy Bandit is generally described as being in his late 20’s or early 30’s, slim build, approximately 5’05” to 5’10”. He may have facial hair and may also have acne marks or pockmarks on his face. He usually wears a hat. (see bank surveillance photographs attached)

The following are the banks that were robbed or attempted to be robbed by the Shaggy Bandit:

COMMUNITY BANKS OF COLORADO
277 NORTH BROADWAY
DENVER
06/24/2009

VECTRA BANK
401 EAST SPEER BLVD.
DENVER
06/25/2009

ADVANTAGE BANK
1611 CANYON BLVD
BOULDER, CO
06/26/2009

WELLS FARGO BANK
1050 KEN PRATT BLVD.
LONGMONT, CO
06/26/2009

WELLS FARGO BANK
201 NORTH SWITZER CANYON
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
07/08/2009

FIRST BANK
6350 NORTH SHERIDAN BLVD.
ARVADA, CO
07/17/2009

COREFIRST BANK AND TRUST
6220 EAST 14TH AVENUE
DENVER, CO
07/21/2009

FIRST BANK
17000 EAST ILIFF AVENUE
AURORA, CO
07/21/2009

VECTRA BANK
401 EAST SPEER BLVD
DENVER, CO
07/29/2009

FIRST BANK
6350 NORTH SHERIDAN BLVD.
ARVADA, CO
07/29/2009

WELLS FARGO
3900 WADSWORTH BLVD.
WHEAT RIDGE, CO
08/07/2009

If anyone has any information on any of the bank robberies above, or the bank robber described above, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; OR, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).

The Shaggy Bandit, Photo 1 of 4 (8/8/09)
The Shaggy Bandit, Photo 2 of 4 (8/8/09)
The Shaggy Bandit, Photo 3 of 4 (8/8/09)
The Shaggy Bandit, Photo 4 of 4 (8/8/09)