Law Enforcement Seeks Help in Identifying the “Tri-Cities Bandit,” Linked to Three Bank Robberies in Three Cities

The FBI and law enforcement in Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena are seeking the public’s assistance by asking for information leading to the identity of an unknown male bank robber believed to be responsible for three bank robberies since last month. The bandit is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 30 - 40; 5’5” - 5’8” in height; between 150-160 lbs.; short, dark hair, and a goatee.

During the robberies, the Tri-Cities Bandit enters the bank and approaches the teller with a note demanding money in large demoninations.

The suspect is known to law enforcement as the Tri-Cities Bandit after he was linked to bank robberies in the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena. The suspect can be seen in bank surveillance photographs being released to the media. He does not wear sunglasses or any disguise during the robberies and dresses casually, at times with buttoned-down shirts.

The Tri-Cities Bandit has been linked to the following bank robberies:

6/13/2011 11:45 a.m. Citbank 360 E. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank

7/19/2011 1:55 p.m. Wells Fargo 82 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena

7/20/2011 5:24 p.m. Wells Fargo 535 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale

Anyone with information as to the identity or whereabouts of the Tri-Cities Bandit is urged to contact the FBI or dial 911 immediately. In Los Angeles, the FBI can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 888 CANT HIDE (888 226-8443).

Please visit www.labankrobbers.org for additional information about bank robbery suspects in the greater Los Angeles area.