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Two Serial Bank Robbers Strike Again

FBI Chicago August 06, 2009
  • Special Agent Garrett Croon (312) 829-1199

Two serial bank robbers struck again yesterday in separate incidents.

The first involved the “TCF Bandit,” who is a suspect in as many as ten (10) armed robberies dating to February of 2007. Yesterday’s theft took place at the Charter One Bank branch, located at 4411 North Cumberland in Norridge.

The second involved the “Red Line Robber,” who is a suspect in as many as nine (9) armed robberies of Chicago banks, dating to December of last year. Yesterday’s theft took place at the Chicago Community Bank branch, located at 52 East Lake Street in Chicago.

No injuries were reported in either incident. Bank surveillance photos from each robbery are below. Additional photos and information on each robber is available at www.bandittrackerchicago.com.

Chicago Area Bank Robbery Suspect (8/5/09)

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