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“Ho-Hum Bandit” Hits Fifth Bank

FBI San Diego April 10, 2010
  • Darrell Foxworth (858) 320-8302

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male dubbed the “Ho-Hum Bandit,” responsible for at least five San Diego bank robberies.

On Thursday, April 8, 2010, at approximately 2:36 p.m., a lone male entered the Citibank, located at 7900 Herschel Avenue, in the La Jolla area of San Diego, California, presenting a demand note for cash.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

  • Sex: Male
  • Race: White
  • Age: Mid to late 20s
  • Height: Approximately 5’7”
  • Weight: Approximately 150 pounds, small build
  • Hair: Brown with long sideburns
  • Clothing: Faded blue jeans, short-sleeved button up shirt, ball cap (during two robberies he wore the same Dale Earnhardt, Jr. cap with a white back, green front with red “88” on the front)
  • Other: Clean shaven, thin nose, fair skin, and thick prescription glasses with thick frames

The Ho-Hum Bandit is believed to be responsible for the following robberies:

  1. Feb. 27, 2010 San Diego National Bank, 1075 Rosecrans Ave, San Diego, CA
  2. Mar. 9, 2010 San Diego National Bank, 810 W. Washington St, San Diego, CA
  3. Mar. 25, 2010 Chase Bank, 2551 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
  4. Apr. 2, 2010 Citibank, 755 Broadway Circle, San Diego, CA
  5. Apr. 8, 2010 Citibank, 7900 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, CA

He has been dubbed the Ho-Hum Bandit because he is plain and unassuming.

Additionally, there is a reward offered of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the Ho Hum Bandit. Please direct tips to San Diego FBI, San Diego Police Department, or San Diego County Crimestoppers.

Ho-Hum Bandit (4/10/10)