'American League Bandit,' Fond Of O's And Yankees Hats, Wanted For Va., Md. Bank Robberies
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The FBI and several police departments throughout Maryland and Virginia are asking for help identifying a bank robber who's been dubbed "The American League Bandit."
The FBI nicknamed this suspect the "American League Bandit" for his habit of wearing Orioles or Yankees hats to rob at least a dozen banks.
"In some of the robberies he's worn sunglasses or eyeglasses, but other than that there's no other facial disguise. No mask, no gloves, nothing like that," said FBI special agent Patrick Dugan.
He has targeted 12 banks in those states in the past eight months, authorities say.
In each case, he's described by witnesses as having salt and pepper facial hair, wearing dark clothing, sunglasses, and a black baseball hat with a Baltimore Orioles or New York Yankees logo and a sticker on the brim.
"I don't know why they have not been caught yet," Jose Passos said.
"Finished shopping, walked out, and saw all the police cars there. Nobody really was saying anything about what had happened, but they were standing near the bank," Jimmy King said.
"I'm shocked to know that this guy has been robbing so many banks and was not caught yet," one person said.
He's also described as being a large, 6-foot tall black man between the ages of 30 and 40.
The FBI says the man has committed bank robberies at the following locations:
• November 7, 2016: Rosedale Federal located at 6708 Belair Road in Baltimore
• December 10, 2016: Columbia Bank located at 67 West Aylesbury Road in Timonium
• January 26, 2017: Howard Bank located at 116 Defense Highway in Annapolis
• January 28, 2017: PNC located at 7200 Cradlerock Way in Columbia
• February 2, 2017: M&T Bank located at 3221 Spartan Road in Olney
• February 22, 2017: Howard Bank located at 116 Defense Highway in Annapolis
• March 4, 2017: SunTrust Bank located at 603 West Broad Street in Falls Church, Va.
• March 24, 2017: Hamilton Bank located at 10283 York Road in Cockeysville
• May 16, 2017: PNC Bank located at 2050 York Road in Timonium
• June 6, 2017: Wells Fargo located at 212 Maple Ave E. in Vienna, Va.
• June 15, 2017: M&T Bank located at 9720 Fairfax Blvd. in Fairfax, Va.
• June 17, 2017: Wells Fargo located at 930 Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis
Nine different agencies throughout Maryland and Virginia are involved in the investigation.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the robber. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI Washington Field Office at 202-278-2000 or the FBI Baltimore Field Office at 410-265-8080.
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