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Geezer Bandit
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Reward of up to $20,000

The "Geezer Bandit" is most wanted for numerous bank robberies around California in which he threatens the tellers with a demand note or a Revolver Pistol gun in return for cash. His bank robberies include:

May 27, 2011-Heritage Oaks Bank located at 310 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay
January 28, 2011-
Bank of America located at 5892 Calle Real, Goleta, California
November 30, 2010- 2:53 p.m. at the US Bank, Albertsons, 14837 Pomerado Road, Poway
November 12, 2010- Bank of America, located at 4480 Coffee Road, Bakersfield
June 24, 2010- Bank of America, located off the 31934 Highway 79, South, Temecula
June 7, 2010- US Bank, located inside of Albertsonse, 14837 Pomerado Road, Poway
May 11, 2010- Bank of America, located at 9711 Mission Gorge Road, Santee
April 30, 2010: the U.S. Bank, located at 1301 E. Vista Way (inside Albertson’s), Vista
April 20, 2010 - California Bank & Trust, 140 Escondido Ave., Vista
January 27, 2010 - San Diego National Bank, 1075 Rosecrans, San Diego
November 16, 2009 - Bank of America, 7680 Girard Ave., La Jolla
October 26, 2009
- Bank of America, 17008 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe
October 9, 2009 - US Bank, 4627 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego
September 12, 2009 - San Diego National Bank, 7877 Ivanhoe, La Jolla
August 28, 2009 - US Bank, 9643 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee

  Race:   White Male
  Age:   60-70 years old
  Height:   Approximately 6'0" tall
  Weight:   Approximately 190 lbs.
  Build:   Average
  Clothing:   Navy or tan colored blazers, navy or black colored baseball cap, and dark colored pants
  Weapon:   Revolver pistol

Well Dressed Bandit--CAPTURED!
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Reward of up to $1,000

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.

September 23, 2011 1745 hours - Chase Bank, 9450 Scranton Road, San Diego, California
August 02, 2011, 1235 hours – MFCU 953 Lomas Santa Fe Solana Beach, San Diego
June 17, 2011 1731 hours – Point Loma Credit Union 10413 Craftsman Way, San Diego
April 06, 2011 1104 hours – MFCU 953 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach
February 11, 2011 1729 hours – Point Loma Credit Union 10413 Craftsman Way, San Diego
January 20, 2011 1700 hours – Bank of America – 9460 Scranton Road, San Diego
November 05, 2010 1600 hours Chase Bank – 9450 Scranton Road, San Diego
September 07, 2010 1555 hours Chase Bank - 9450 Scranton Road, San Diego
July 15, 2010 1015 hours Wells Fargo – 3445 Del Mar Heights Rd., San Diego
May 18, 2010 1400 hours Wells Fargo - 1510 West Valley Parkway, Escondido

  Race:   Black Male
  Age:   Mid 30’s
  Height:   Approximately 6'0" tall
  Weight:   Approximately 220 lbs.
  Build:   Average
  Clothing:   Black hooded jacket, black cap, black scarf, dark pants, and dark shoes.
  Weapon:   Black semi-automatic pistol

Mr. Magoo Bandit--CAPTURED!
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Reward of up to $1,000

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male dubbed the “Mr. Magoo Bandit” believed responsible for robbing five San Diego banks since November 2010.

The latest robbery in this series occurred on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at approximately 4:15 p.m., with the robbery of the US Bank, located at 1331 Rosecrans, San Diego, California.  It is believed the suspect robbed this same bank on July 12, 2011.  During the latest robbery, the suspect entered the bank and walked over to the customer service desk in the lobby area.  The suspect then approached the victim teller and placed a demand note on the counter.  The note advised that the teller was being robbed and demanded money.  The victim teller complied with the robber’s demand and provided a sum of money.  After receiving the money, the suspect walked out of the bank. 

The “Mr. Magoo Bandit” is believed to be responsible for the following bank robberies:

August 10, 2011, US Bank, 1331 Rosecrans, San Diego
July 27, 2011, US Bank, 3201 University Avenue, San Diego
July 12, 2011, US Bank, 1331 Rosecrans, San Diego.
June 6, 2011, Wells Fargo Bank, 1350 Fashion Valley Drive, San Diego.
November 23, 2010, Wells Fargo Bank, 1350 Fashion Valley Drive, San Diego

  Race:   White Male
  Age:   35 – 40 years old
  Height:   Approximately 5’10” to 5’11”
  Weight:   Approximately 185 lbs. to 200 lbs.
  Build:   Medium
  Clothing:   Varies with robberies-see bank surveillance photos, glasses

Vista US Bank Robbery
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Reward of up to $1,000

The FBI and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the US Bank, located inside of the Albertsons grocery store at 1301 East Vista Way, Vista, California, on Thursday, August 25, 2011.

On Thursday, August 25, 2011, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the US Bank, located inside of the Albertsons grocery store at 1301 East Vista Way, Vista, California, was robbed by an unknown male using a demand note.  No weapon was threatened or displayed.  No injuries were reported.

  Race:   White Male
  Age:   Approximately mid 40’s
  Height:   Approximately 6’0” tall
  Weight:   Approximately 170 lbs.
  Hair:   Curley brown hair with some gray and mustache
  Clothing:   White tee shirt with map of San Diego design on front, black pants, brown sunglasses, and baseball cap worn backwards, black backpack
 

 
North Island Attempt
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Reward of up to $1,000

The FBI and Chula Vista Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male who tried to rob a teller at the North Island Credit Union, 45 North Broadway, Suite A, Chula Vista, California, on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.

On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at approximately 12:20 p.m. an unknown male entered the North Island Credit Union, 45 North Broadway, Suite A, Chula Vista, California.  The suspect entered the credit union lobby and walked up to a teller window.  The teller asked the suspect if he needed help.  The suspect told the teller he would be right back and left the credit union. 

A short time later the suspect returned and entered the teller line once again.  The suspect was called to a teller window.  Upon arriving at the teller window, the suspect held up a small white piece of paper demanding money in specific denominations.  The teller was confused as to what the suspect was trying to do and questioned the suspect’s intent.  The suspect made a verbal demand to the teller at which time the teller walked away from the teller window.  The suspect then ran out the emergency exit of the bank and fled in an east bound direction.  The suspect did not receive any money.
  Race:   White/Hispanic Male
  Age:   Late 40’s to early 50’s
  Height:   Approximately 5’4” to 5’6”
  Build:   Average with pot belly
  Hair:   Curly gray, possibly balding, gray mustache – weathered face
  Clothing:   Dark blue baseball cap with a “Chargers” lightning bolt on the front of cap, dingy tan or white colored t-shirt with a large screen on the right side of the shirt, dark colored pants, possibly blue jeans, black belt, and black boots
 

 
Oceanside Wells Fargo Robbers
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Reward of up to $1,000

The FBI and Oceanside Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify three unknown males responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank, 2701 Vista Way, Oceanside, California, on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. 

      On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at approximately 10:30 a.m. the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 2701 Vista Way, Oceanside, California, was robbed by three unknown males.  At the time of the robbery, the three men entered the bank and yelled their intentions to rob the bank.  Robber number one stood in the lobby yelling instructions to bank employees and customers to get down on the floor.  The other two robbers jumped over the counter and proceeded to take money from two teller cash drawers.  One of the robbers who jumped over the counter was believed to be armed with a handgun that was in his waistband.

            After taking money from the two teller cash drawers the two robbers ran around the counter towards the bank lobby and all three robbers ran out of the bank.  The robbery lasted approximately one minute.  All three robbers wore masks gloves, dark pants, tennis shoes, dark and dark or gray jackets.  No physical injuries were reported at the time of the robbery.
 

 
US Bank and Wells Fargo Robber
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Reward of up to $1,000

The FBI and local law enforcement are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male believed responsible for robbing two banks within the last ten days.  The suspect is believed to be responsible for the Friday, June 3, 2011, robbery of the  US Bank, inside of the Albertsons grocery store, 3925 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, California, and today’s robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank, inside of the Food 4 Less grocery store, 500 Hacienda Drive, Vista, California.

      In both robberies the suspect waited in line until called to the teller station.  Once at the teller station he presents a demand note for cash and threatens to possess a weapon.  Upon receiving money from the teller he walks in the direction of the grocery store exit doors.

 
Race:
  White Male
 
Age:
  Mid to late 20’s
 
Height:
  Approximately 5’7” – 5’9” tall
  Build:  

Skinny to medium

 
Hair:
  Short brown greasy looking hair
 
Clothing:
 

Dark baseball cap with gold sticker on cap bill and letters, light colored jacket, dark shirt, dark pants and wire rimmed glasses

 

 
Downtown City National Bank
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Reward of up to $1,000

On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at approximately 11:53 a.m. the City National Bank, located at 501 West Broadway, Suite 100, San Diego, California, was robbed by an unknown male.  At the time of the robbery, the robber walked into the bank and approached the victim teller.  The robber made a verbal demand for cash.  The victim teller provided the robber a sum of money at which time the robber walked out of the bank.

 
Race:
  White Male
 
Age:
  Mid 30’s
 
Height:
  Approximately 6’1” tall
 
Weight:
  Approximately 200 lbs.
  Build:  

Heavy

 
Hair:
  Short brown greasy looking hair
 
Clothing:
 

Dark sport or suit jacket, dark pants, and maroon colored shirt

 
 

 
Murphy Canyon Wells Fargo
bankrobber
 
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Reward of up to $1,000

On Thursday, May 5, 2011, at approximately 10:20 a.m. the Wells Fargo Bank, located inside of the Von’s Grocery Store, 3550 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, California was robbed by an unknown male.  At the time of the robbery, the robber walked into the bank, and waited in line until called by the victim teller.  Once at the counter, the robber produced a written demand note for cash.  The robber also made a verbal demand for money.  The victim teller provided the robber a sum of money.   The robber was last seen with a Black male who was wearing a gray shirt, tan shorts, and white shoes with black laces.  Both males were seen running across the street towards the Game Stop store and jumped into a black vehicle that left north bound towards Aero Drive.

 
Race:
  Hispanic Male
 
Age:
  Approximately 25 years old
 
Height:
  Approximately 5’6” tall
 
Weight:
  Approximately 200 lbs.
 
Build:
  Heavy
 
Clothing:
 

Black baseball cap, black shirt and black glasses

 
 
 

Wells Fargo Bank
Reward of up to $1,000


On 04-20-11, a white male adult walked into the Wells Fargo Bank at 13439 Camino Canada, El Cajon. He placed bag on the counter in front of the bank teller.  He demanded she open the bottom drawer and to give him the money from inside the drawer.  While she was complying with his demand, the suspect placed his hand into his pocket as if he had a gun.  The suspect then stepped to the next bank teller and made the same demand as the first teller.  The suspect received an undisclosed amount of  money from the teller and fled on foot.  No weapon was seen.  Deputies set up a perimeter and found evidence from the robbery but were unable to locate the suspect.  The suspect is described as a white male adult, wearing a blonde wig,  mid 30's, 6' 00", 200 - 250 lbs.

  Race:   White Male
  Age:   Mid 30's
  Height:   Approximately 6'0" tall
  Weight:   200-250 lbs.
  Build:   Heavy
  Clothing:   Blonde Wig
 

U.S. Bank, Point Loma
 
Reward of up to $1,000
On Monday, April 11, 2011, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the US Bank, located inside of the Von’s Grocery Store, 3645 Midway Drive, San Diego, California was robbed by an unknown female.  At the time of the robbery, the robber walked into the bank, and waited in line until called by the victim teller.  Once at the counter, the robber produced a hand written demand note for cash.  The robber also made a verbal demand for money.  The victim teller provided the robber a sum of money. The robber placed the money inside of a plastic bag she was carrying and walked out of the bank.
  Race:   Black Female
  Age:   Mid 30's
  Height:   Approximately 5'6" tall
  Weight:   190 lbs.
  Build:   Heavy
  Clothing:   Red hoodie and black “Lakers” baseball cap

US Bank, Carlsbad
 

Reward of up to $1,000

On Monday, January 31, 2011, at approximately 3:57 p.m. an unknown male used a demand note to rob a teller at the US Bank, 2520 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California. According to witnesses, the robber waited his turn in line until called to the teller counter.  The robber presented a demand note and threatened to have a weapon.  The teller provided the robber a sum of money which the robber placed inside of a black laptop bag.  No weapon was observed and no injuries reported.

 

 
Race:
  White Male
 
Age:
  Early 20's
 
Height:
  Approximately 5'8"-6’0” tall
 
Weight:
  Approximately 190 lbs.
 
Build:
  Thin
 
Clothing:
 

Blue baseball cap with white insignia, small band-aid near one eye, gray colored long sleeve shirt, dark colored sneakers, and white pants

 
 
 
 
 
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