Additional Photographs of FBI’s “Grandad Bandit” Released

Today, the Knoxville Division of the FBI released additional photographs of the individual suspected in the robberies of at least 18 banks throughout a dozen states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Additionally, both Lamar Outdoor Advertising and Clear Chanel Outdoor have joined the effort to help identify the suspect. Through their efforts, there are now billboards running in at least 20 cities throughout 10 states, including Tennessee. There are 10 billboards currently running alerts in and around Knoxville. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. 

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’ tall, weighing 210-230 pounds. Typically, the man enters the victim bank, approaches the teller counter and hands the teller a note demanding money. During some of the robberies, he has threatened to have a weapon. Additionally, the suspect may be driving a silver sport utility vehicle.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this individual. Please visit the Knoxville Division website at www.knoxville.fbi.gov to view all available photographs of the suspect. This matter is being investigated jointly by multiple FBI field offices as well as the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Knoxville Police Department, as part of the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.