Man Suspected to be “Futbol Bandit,” Arrested; in Court Today Charged with Bank Robbery

A man suspected in two Ventura bank robberies was charged today after he was identified as the suspect known to law enforcement as the “Futbol Bandit,” announced Steven Martinez, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, and Chief Ken Corney of the Ventura Police Department.

Cody Kalin Barnum, 22, of Ventura, was arrested late Thursday after investigators received a tip from a citizen who identified Barnum after viewing bank surveillance photographs publicized by the media.

The Futbol Bandit was suspected of committing two bank robberies that occurred in the city of Ventura; the first on 5/17 at a First Bank, and then on 6/28 at a U.S. Bank. The bandit received his name when he was seen in bank surveillance photographs wearing a sweatshirt bearing an international soccer logo.

In a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles today, Barnum is charged with the May 17th bank robbery in Ventura. According to the complaint, Barnum allegedly approached the victim teller and passed a demand note which read, “Give me all your money or I’ll shoot you.” After receiving cash, Barnum fled the bank, according to the complaint.

Barnum was in federal court this afternoon for an initial appearance and was detained. He is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.

This case was investigated by the Ventura Police Department and the FBI. Mr. Barnum will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.