“Ho-Hum Bandit” Hits Fifth Bank
FBI San Diego April 10, 2010 |
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:
- Feb. 27, 2010 San Diego National Bank, 1075 Rosecrans Ave, San Diego, CA
- Mar. 9, 2010 San Diego National Bank, 810 W. Washington St, San Diego, CA
- Mar. 25, 2010 Chase Bank, 2551 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
- Apr. 2, 2010 Citibank, 755 Broadway Circle, San Diego, CA
- 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.