U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation |
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219 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60604 |
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May 15, 2006 REWARD OFFERED FOR SERIAL BANK ROBBER Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today that a reward of up to $5,000 was being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual depicted in the attached photographs. This individual, who has been dubbed the "Ten Second Bandit", is believed responsible for the armed robbery of at least seven (7) banks in the southwest suburban area of Chicago during the past two months in which in excess of $20,000 has been taken. He has been dubbed the "Ten Second Bandit" as in each of his suspected thefts, he has told the victim teller that he/she had just 10 seconds to comply with his demands. In the most recent theft, which occurred on May 5th, an undetermined amount of money was taken from the Charter One Bank branch, located at 8739 South Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. According to witnesses, the robber entered the bank and approached a teller handing her a note announcing a robbery and demanding cash. He then fled on foot, last direction of travel and mode of escape not determined. As in previous robberies, he claimed to be armed and threatened the teller with harm if his demands for cash were not met, although no weapon was displayed and no injuries were reported. Witnesses have described the "Ten Second Bandit" as a white/male, 30-40 years of age, 5'5" - 5'8" tall, thin build with brown hair and brown eyes. He has worn a variety of outfits and disguises during each of his suspected robberies in an apparent attempt to conceal his identity and avoid capture. In addition to the reward offered today by the FBI, four of the banks victimized by the "Ten Second Bandit" (TCF and Charter One) have previously offered rewards of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for robberies of their banks. This could lead to a reward in excess of $40,000 for information leading to the identification of this individual. Anyone recognizing this individual or having information about any
of these robberies is asked to call the FBI at (312) 431-133 or Cook
County Crime Stoppers at (800) 535-STOP.
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