Federal and local law enforcement in Los Angeles are seeking information from the public that leads to the identity of an unidentified suspect wanted for a series of bank robberies. The suspect was given the moniker of “Purse Packing Bandit” to assist law enforcement responding to the banks with information about active bank robbery suspects. Bandit names are generated based on witness descriptions of the appearance or behavior of a suspect during the initial robberies to which they’re linked.
PURSE PACKING BANDIT
During the robberies linked to the Purse Packing Bandit, the suspect approaches the victim bank teller carrying a purse in which she advises the teller there is a gun.
The Purse Packing Bandit passes a note to the victim teller demanding specific amounts of cash. The Purse Packing Bandit is seen in bank surveillance photos with various hairstyles, possibly wigs, and, in some cases, sunglasses.
The Purse Packing Bandit is described as a black female, 5’02” to 5’04,” 120 to 140 lbs. and 35 to 45 years of age, and has been linked to the following robberies:
10/20/12 Citibank 8900 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood
11/14/12 Chase Bank 310 N. Fairfax Blvd. Los Angeles
12/20/12 Bank of America 8025 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood
12/24/12 Chase Bank 3738 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles
Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of either suspect is urged to contact their nearest FBI office or dial 911. 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
The FBI is conducting these investigations jointly with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Additional information about bank robbers currently wanted by the FBI’s Los Angeles Division can be found at www.labankrobbers.org.
Written by:
Laura Eimiller
FBI Press Relations
Los Angeles Field Office
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www.labankrobbers.org
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Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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