Billboard Campaign Launched to Help Catch “Bad Wig Bandit”
| FBI Houston February 17, 2012 |
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is partnering with Clear Channel Outdoor to broadcast a wanted digital billboard advertising a Crime Stoppers reward and featuring a picture of the “Bad Wig Bandit.” We are hoping the visibility will lead to a tip which will help identify the suspect.
The “Bad Wig Bandit” is suspected in at least two recent Houston-area bank robberies. The first occurred at the Prosperity Bank, address 4065 Bellaire Boulevard in Houston, Texas, on 01/23/2012. The latest occurred at the Amegy Bank, address 2105 Taylor Street in Houston, Texas. The “Bad Wig Bandit” displayed a pistol during each robbery, but no one was physically hurt.
The “Bad Wig Bandit” is described as a bank robber is described as a white or Asian male, mid-30s, 5’7” tall, 185-215, with a husky build and a medium complexion.
Clear Channel Outdoor Digital Billboards is donating the space as a public service to the community. The billboards are live beginning today in the Houston area.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of this robber, or any felony suspect. If you have information about this crime, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-TIPS (8477), or the Houston office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.