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"Granddad Bandit" Captured in Louisiana, Says FBI; Wanted in 25 Bank Heists in 13 States

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BATON ROUGE, La. (CBS/WAFB/AP) The FBI says a man dubbed the "Granddad Bandit" who's suspected in 25 bank robberies in 13 states has been captured in Louisiana.

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FBI agents and city police surrounded a home in Baton Rouge late Wednesday morning. About 3:45p.m., a stocky, balding man with graying hair and glasses was led away without incident.

A law officer on the scene who asked not to be identified told CBS affiliate WAFB the suspect is wanted "on federal bank robbery charges" and confirmed he's believed to be the man who was called the "Granddad Bandit" because he looks like he could be someone's grandfather.

The FBI was offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

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