Wanted: The "Average at Best Bandits"

January 29, 2010 - The Phoenix FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the "Average at Best Bandits."

On January 19, 2010, two unknown males entered the Bank of America located at 340 N. Estrella Parkway in Goodyear. Suspect #1 approached the teller then presented a demand note and verbally demanded for the teller to hurry up. Suspect #1 received an undisclosed amount of money then wiped the counter before walking away. Suspect #2 approached a second teller and presented a demand note. Suspect #2 verbally demanded the teller to hurry up. Suspect #2 received an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank with suspect #1 on foot. No vehicle or weapon seen.

Suspect #1 is described as a Black male, early 20’s, 5’9” – 5’11”, 160 lbs, dark complexion, thin mustache, black baseball cap with a white logo, a red “do-rag” under the hat, a maroon hooded sweatshirt, and dark baggie denim pants.

Suspect #2 is described as a Hispanic male, 19 – 21 yrs, 5’7”, 130 lbs., thin build, brown eyes, short brown hair, multicolored baseball cap, hooded sweatshirt, and baggie denim shorts.

On January 21, 2010, two unknown males entered the Bank of America located at 9910 W. McDowell Road in Avondale. Both suspects walked up to the merchant teller and were greeted by an employee. One of the unknown males stated he forgot his wallet and exited the bank with the other unknown male. A few minutes later they both returned and approached the victim teller. Suspect #1 presented a demand note and received and undisclosed amount of money. Suspect #1 fled the bank with suspect #2 on foot. No vehicle or weapon seen.

Suspect #1 is described as a Hispanic male, dark complexion, late teens – early 20’s, 5’7” 5’9”, 125 -140lbs, baggy clothes, dark colored hooded sweatshirt, black baseball cap, light acne scarring on face. Suspect may be the same as suspect #2 in 1/19/10 robbery.

Suspect #2 is described as a Hispanic male, mid 20’s, 5’7”- 5’9”, 180 lbs, dark long sleeve sweatshirt, purple baseball cap, and light blue sweat pants.

On January 21, 2010, two unknown males entered the Chase Bank located at 431 W. Southern Avenue in Mesa. Suspect #1 approached the teller and presented a demand note. Suspect #1 was given an undisclosed amount of money. A second unknown male hereafter referred to Suspect #2 was observed in the teller line. Suspect #2 did not approach the teller counter. Suspect #1 and #2 fled the bank on foot and were observed entering into a gold Dodge Intrepid. No weapon was seen.

Suspect #1 is described as a Hispanic male, 20-25 yrs, 5’9” – 5’10”, 150-160lbs., dark hooded sweatshirt, white Anaheim Angels baseball cap with blue bill, dark pants, and dark shoes. Suspect may be the same as suspect #2 in 1/19/10 robbery.

Suspect #2 is described as a Black male, 20-25yrs, black baseball cap, dark hooded sweatshirt, and white tennis shoes. Suspect may be the same as suspect #1 in 1/19/10 robbery.

The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is comprised of the Phoenix Police Department, the Mesa Police Department, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the Scottsdale Police Department, and the FBI.

Please, contact the FBI at (602) 279-5511 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS if you have information about the Average at Best Bandits.