FBI Searching For "Bad Hair Bandit"
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Dallas FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is on the hunt for a serial bank robber dubbed the "Bad Hair Bandit."
He's suspected of committing five bank robberies this year in Dallas.
North Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
Here are the banks that were hit:
· January 27 – BBVA Compass Bank – 11705 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas
· February 8 – BB&T Bank – 11800 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas
· March 15 – Comerica Bank – 19176 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas
· March 15 – Bank of Texas – 6701 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas
· March 15 – BBVA Compass Bank – 6501 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, Texas
The robber is described as a black male in his late 40s or early 50s, 5'10" tall, approximately 200 pounds, with a medium build and medium complexion. He has worn either a black or gray wig during each crime to help conceal his identity. He typically wears a sweater and jeans.
In each robbery, the Bad Hair Bandit has presented a note demanding money, which also threatens he's armed.
No one has suffered any injuries to date during these robberies. The suspect has made off with an undisclosed amount of cash though every time.
Police said he uses a white, four-door sedan, possibly a 2013 to 2015-model Nissan Altima, as a getaway vehicle.
Anyone with information is urged to call North Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477). All tipsters remain anonymous. For additional information, please visit https://bankrobbers.fbi.gov/robbers-container/2016-02-26.2993209665.
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