FBI Seeking "Slip on Shoes (SOS) Bandit"

FBI Seeking "Slip on Shoes (SOS) Bandit"

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Feb. 16, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

FBI Seeking "Slip on Shoes (SOS) Bandit"

The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying the "Slip on Shoes (SOS) Bandit" in connection with four bank robberies.

Description:

* Sex: Female

* Race: Black

* Age: 30-40 years old

* Height: 5’2"-5’5"

* Weight: 150-230 lbs.

* Additional Identifiers: Wore dark sunglasses, carried a large purse, and had noticeable skin tags on the right side of her neck and jaw line. The suspect wore a shoulder length wig in one instance and a fake ponytail in another instance.

On Feb. 16, 2017, the suspect entered the bank and spoke to employees under the pretense of being a customer. After a few minutes, the suspect presented a demand note in which she threatened physical harm to the employee if they did not comply with her demands.

Robbery Incidents:

* Jan. 30, 2017 Amtrust Bank, 8764 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

* Feb. 11, 2017 Amtrust Bank, 2975 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85224

* Feb. 15, 2017 Bank of America, 8750 E. Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

* Feb. 16, 2017 JP Morgan Chase, 1744 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282

PLEASE CALL SILENT WITNESS WITH ANY INFORMATION AT 480-948-6377

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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