‘Stick’ Bandit Strikes Again
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon the “Stick” bandit struck again, this time at the Washington Mutual Bank, 8859 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks, California. The latest robbery marks the third time since early September that he has hit Sacramento area banks. He is also suspected of robbing the Wells Fargo Bank, 7225 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, California, on September 5, 2008, and the Bank of America, 4300 Arden Way, Sacramento, California, on September 23, 2008.
In what they are hoping to be a break in the case, authorities have released surveillance photographs of the suspect approaching the teller counter during the most recent robbery. Other than a baseball cap the suspect has made no attempt to disguise himself and the photograph is exceptionally clear. Authorities are hoping tips from the public may lead to the identity of this unknown robber.
The “Stick” bandit made oral demands for money in all three robberies and during the most recent robbery at the Washington Mutual Bank he told the teller he had a gun. After receiving cash from two different tellers he quickly left the bank and was seen getting on a dark 10-speed bicycle.
Witnesses to the most recent robbery describe the suspect as a white male, 45 to 50 years old, around 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-9, and weighing 160 pounds. He has short brown/gray hair, a brown moustache and was wearing a dark baseball cap and a tan corduroy long sleeve shirt.
Witnesses to the Wells Fargo Bank robbery describe the man as a white male with brown hair, around 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-9 and weighing 180 to 190 pounds. He was unshaven and wore a black baseball cap, dark sunglasses, a light brown button-down collared shirt, dark pants and dark shoes. He also had an older brown leather wallet.
Witnesses to the Bank of America robbery describe the man as a white male, late 30’s to 40 years old, around 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7 with a thin build. He had scruffy facial hair, a black moustache and black hair with some gray on the sides. He was wearing a plain baseball cap, a long sleeve tan button-up collared shirt and dark sunglasses.
The Sacramento Violent Crimes Task Force consisting of FBI Agents and Sacramento County Sheriffs Robbery Detectives are seeking information regarding this robbery. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI in Sacramento at (916) 481-9110, or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.
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