FBI and Local Law Enforcement Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Well Dressed Bandit”

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The FBI, San Diego Police Department, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and Escondido Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify an unknown male believed responsible for robbing 10 San Diego County banks since May 2010. Investigators have dubbed this bank robber the “Well Dressed Bandit.”

The latest robbery in this series occurred today with the robbery of the Chase Bank, located at 9450 Scranton Road, San Diego, California. At approximately, 5:45 p.m. the suspect entered the Chase Bank, located at 9450 Scranton Road, San Diego, California. The suspect approached a teller, simulated a weapon and demanded cash. The teller complied with the suspect’s demand. Upon receiving a sum of money, the suspect fled the bank on foot. Witnesses stated the suspect was observed entering a black Lexus or Mercedes Benz. This is the third time the suspect is believed to have robbed this bank.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Age: Mid 30s

Height: 6’2” tall

Weight: Approximately 220 lbs.

Build: Average

Hair: Black

Clothing: Black hooded jacket, black cap, black scarf, dark pants, and dark shoes.

The following bank robberies are part of the “Well Dressed Bandit” bank robbery series.

1. May 18, 2010 1400 hours Wells Fargo—1510 West Valley Parkway, Escondido.

2. July 15, 2010 1015 hours Wells Fargo—3445 Del Mar Heights Rd., San Diego.

3. September 07, 2010 1555 hours Chase Bank—9450 Scranton Road, San Diego.

4. November 05, 2010 1600 hours Chase Bank—9450 Scranton Road, San Diego.

5. January 20, 2011 1700 hours—Bank of America—9460 Scranton Road, San Diego.

6. February 11, 2011 1729 hours—Point Loma Credit Union 10413 Craftsman Way, San Diego.

7. April 06, 2011 1104 hours—MFCU 953 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach.

8. June 17, 2011 1731 hours—Point Loma Credit Union 10413 Craftsman Way, San Diego.

9. August 02, 2011, 1235 hours—MFCU 953 Lomas Santa Fe Solana Beach, San Diego.

Anyone with information concerning the “Well Dressed Bandit” is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.