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"Mesh Mask Bandit" Update: Texas police believe bank robber has hit Plano

Mesh Mask Bandit (Crime sketch via FBI) CBS Affiliate CBSDFW

(CBS) PLANO, Tex.-- Police believe that the bank robber known as the "Mesh Mask Bandit" has struck again, this time in Plano, about 15 miles northeast of Dallas, according to CBS DFW.

Authorities say a man held up a Chase Bank midday on Tuesday. He was dressed similarly to the "Mesh Mask Bandit," donning a black mask and an all-black wardrobe, David Tilley of the Plano Police Dept. told the station. 

The station says that witnesses describe the Plano bank robber as having a medium build, standing about 5'8''-5'10'' tall and weighing 180-200 pounds.

The "Mesh Mask Bandit" began robbing banks in North Texas in December of last year. Altogether, CBS DFW reports that he has robbed over 18 branches from Dallas to Carrollton.

The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for any credible leads that result in his capture, the station reports.

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