“The Billfold Bandit” Wanted

PHOENIX, AZ—Phoenix FBI Special Agent in Charge James L. Turgal Jr. announced the FBI’s Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the “Billfold Bandit,”

The subject approached the victim teller at three of the robberies and attempted to make a bank transaction. He then showed a demand note and demanded money stating it was a robbery. At the other six robberies the subject demanded money and showed a demand note, often concealed in his wallet.

The subject is described as a white male, mid 20s to early 30s, 5’6”-5’10” tall, 150-180 lbs, light brown facial hair, light brown hair, and brown eyes. The subject has worn sunglasses, blue jeans, long sleeve shirts, and several different hats, to include a golf-style hat, a baseball hat with the word “Dublin” and a shamrock on the front, and a baseball hat with an “H” embroidered on the front.

■June 3, 2011, U.S. Bank, 4707 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix

■June 20, 2011, U.S. Bank, 28934 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix

■June 28, 2011, Compass Bank, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix

■July 2, 2011, Compass Bank, 18411 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix

■July 7, 2011, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, 826 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix

■July 23, 2011, Compass Bank, 11475 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale

■July 27, 2011, Compass Bank, 702 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix

■August 2, 2011, Chase Bank, 630 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix

■August 4, 2011, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, 4619 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix

Desert Schools Federal Credit Union is offering up to $5,000 for original information leading to the conviction of suspects responsible for a series of robberies at locations in Phoenix.

Any information regarding the “Billfold Bandit” should be reported to the FBI at 602-279-5511 or online at www.BanditTrackerArizona.com.

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