Wanted: The “Chameleon Bandit”

The FBI and its law enforcement partners are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the “Chameleon Bandit.” The unknown male enters the bank, approaches the teller counter and presents a demand note. In the last two robberies the unknown male threatened he had a gun via the demand note. The unknown male received an undisclosed amount of money before exiting the bank.

The unknown male is described as a Hispanic male with a light to medium complexion, mid 30’s to early 40’s, 5’1 - 5’3”, 140 - 150 lbs., shaved head, dark mustache or goatee, may also be clean shaven with deep acne scars. He has worn glasses and a beanie cap with “Colorado” on the front label. His clothing is casual such as a gray hooded sweatshirt, jeans or khaki pants. On January 8, 2010, the unknown male was observed entering a 2006 silver Dodge Durango on the passenger side following the robbery. On February 10, 2010, the unknown male may have entered a late model Nissan gold or brown sedan with Sonora plates.

The unknown male has allegedly robbed the following banks:

• 02/10/10, First Credit Union, 2840 W. Ina Road, Tucson, AZ
• 02/06/10, Compass Bank, 7000 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ
• 01/22/10, Compass Bank, 6393 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
• 01/08/10, Bank of the West, 3775 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ
• 12/30/09, Wells Fargo Bank, 2150 W. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ

The public can report information related to the Chameleon Bandit to the FBI Tucson Office at (520) 623-4306.