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The FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in learning the identity of a serial bank robber known as the “Valley Bandit,” an unidentified male suspect believed to be responsible for eight bank robberies in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County since December 2012.    

 

During the robberies linked to the Valley Bandit, the suspect enters the bank and states that he needs to make a withdrawal prior to brandishing a weapon and verbally demanding cash in various denominations.  The Valley Bandit wears a dark-colored baseball cap and dark clothing during his robberies and victim witnesses typically describe his weapon as a revolver.  In some cases, the suspect has aimed the weapon at employees or customers and has threatened to kill victims if the teller does not comply with his demands.  

 

The Valley Bandit has been linked to multiple vehicles, including a white Mercedes Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a black Mercedes Benz sedan and may be working with a getaway driver, according to investigators.   

 

The Valley Bandit is described as an Hispanic or Middle-Eastern male with dark, unshaven facial hair.  The suspect is further described as between 5’9” - 6’ in height; between 180-200 pounds; and between 25-35 years of age.  

 

The Valley Bandit has been linked to the following bank robberies: 

 

12/18/12          Bank of America        Northridge 

6/14/13            Chase                          North Hills 

6/28/13            Bank of America        Winnetka

7/15/13            Chase                         Granada Hills 

7/24/13            Chase                         Northridge 

8/26/13            Wells Fargo               Reseda

9/28/13            Chase                         Sherman Oaks 

11/6/13            Chase                         Van Nuys 

12/4/13            Wells Fargo               West Hills

 

Bank surveillance photographs of the “Valley Bandit” are being provided to the media.  Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact their nearest FBI, the LAPD, or dial 911.

 

Additional information about bank robbers currently wanted by the FBI’s Los Angeles Division can be found at www.labankrobbers.org.

 

LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org