“Holiday Bandit” Identified as Marat G. Mikhaylich, Wanted in Connection with Armed Bank Robberies in New York
| FBI New York January 11, 2011 |
The “Holiday Bandit” has been identified as Marat G. Mikhaylich, and he is wanted for allegedly robbing three New York banks. The first was robbed with a demand note and the second two at gunpoint. Mikhaylich was identified through investigative techniques by the FBI-NYPD’s Joint Bank Robbery Task Force.
Mikhaylich is a white male, 6’3’’ to 6’5’’ tall, 35 years old, and 210 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black ear muffs, dark sunglasses, a black winter jacket, and dark blue jeans. He has been seen with a black handgun.
Mikhaylich allegedly robbed three banks in December, including:
- Sovereign Bank located at 24-29 Jackson Avenue, Queens, New York on Thursday, December 30, 2010
- Ridgewood Savings Bank located at 8522 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, December 23, 2010
- Sovereign Bank located at 37-10 Broadway, Astoria, New York on Thursday, December 9, 2010
“This is a clear picture and anyone can speak up if they have seen this individual” said Special Agent Richard Kolko. “Mikhaylich’s alleged behavior was reckless and incredibly dangerous. Anytime anyone enters a bank with their finger on the trigger, the worst can happen.”
Information can be submitted anonymously and any individual with information is encouraged to call the FBI at 212-384-1000. There is a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.