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"Geezer Bandit" could be much younger masked man, or woman, says FBI

"Geezer Bandit" a young man in disguise?
The FBI thinks Southern California's "Geezer Bandit," pictured above, just might be a young man - or woman - in disguise CBS/KFMB

(CBS) LOS ANGELES - The "Geezer Bandit" is one of Southern California's most wanted criminals, suspected of pulling off 15 bank heists in the region. But the FBI now says the "Geezer" could be a lot younger than he - or she -looks.

According to CBS Los Angeles, the FBI believes the bandit could be using an elaborate latex mask from a special effects company that sells items online.

One bank teller who saw the bandit up close agreed with the Bureau's assessment that the robber is likely just wearing a mask.

"Something didn't look normal, it wasn't a normal face," said the witness. "He came in, requested money and passed a note and said 'If you don't, I will murder you and everyone else in the bank.'"

A $20,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to the arrest of the "Geezer Bandit."

Complete coverage of the "Geezer Bandit" on Crimesider

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