FBI Seeks Information on Multi-State Bank Robber
MIAMI-The FBI is seeking information about an unidentified bank robber who has robbed at least seven banks in six states since December 28th, 2018.
Investigators have dubbed him the “Traveling Bandit" based on the great distances he has covered committing these robberies. They believe the robber may strike again in the near future given his pattern of past robberies.
* Friday, Dec. 28, 2018
3:21 pm
Aventura, Florida
Capital Bank
FBI Miami Division
* Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019
1:00 pm
Asheville, North Carolina
Suntrust Bank
FBI Charlotte Division
* Friday, January 4, 2019
3:00 pm
Johnson City, Tennessee
Mountain Commerce Bank
FBI Knoxville Division
* Tuesday, January 8, 2019
12:48 pm
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
US Bank
FBI Memphis Division
* Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019
9:40 am
Prattville, Alabama
TrustMark Bank
FBI Mobile Division
* Monday, Jan. 14, 2019
4:50 pm
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
5th 3rd Bank
FBI Springfield Division
* Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019
4:00 pm
Price Branch, Utah
Wells Fargo Bank
FBI Salt Lake City Division
So far, no one has been injured during the robberies. The suspect usually approaches the counter and presents a note demanding money and threatening a weapon then departing the bank on foot.
He may be driving a white Ford Explorer or Expedition.
Anyone with information about this robber is urged to call (754) 703-2000, their local police, or contact nearest FBI Field Office or submit a tip online at: https://tips.fbi.gov.
The FBI and numerous local and state law enforcement agencies continue their investigation.
No further information is available.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
