Public's Help Sought In Identifying So-Called 'Desperate Bandit'
CORONA (CBSLA.com) — Authorities on Friday asked for the public's help in identifying the "Desperate Bandit" suspected in at least seven Southern California bank hold-ups.
The FBI said in a department statement that the robbery spree began in early August.
In a number of the reported robberies, the suspect has apparently handed over typed notes in which he describes his financial situation as "desperate," hence the moniker.
The man is described as 5-feet, 9-inches to about 6-feet tall and in his late 40s to 50s.
He weighs approximately 200 pounds with brown and gray hair. His usual attire includes a baseball cap, cargo shorts and tennis shoes.
"The suspect is seen during the robberies carrying a dark merchant bag and has also used a disguise during some of the robberies, including a wig, moustache or eyeglasses," said FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller in a statement.
So far, the man is suspected of robbing banks in Chino, Fullerton, Anaheim, Tustin, Corona, Placentia and La Habra.
The "Desperate Bandit" has not yet produced a weapon, authorities said.
Anyone with information was urged to contact the FBI or their local law enforcement agency.
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