Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles, San Bernardino,
and Riverside Counties are seeking the public’s assistance in order to
identify and determine the whereabouts of a bank robber linked to four
bank robberies and one attempted incident since early 2013. Bank of
America and Wells Fargo are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000
(specific criteria for each bank reward offer applies) for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
The suspect was described by witnesses as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years in age, between 5’8” and 6’0” in height, and approximately 200 lbs.
During each robbery, the suspect orders employees and customers to the ground, brandishes a weapon, and demands cash in various denominations. The suspect’s weapon has been described as silver in color and resembling a German Luger-style weapon.
Witnesses have described the suspect’s vehicle as a charcoal gray BMW 3-series with a sports package.
The suspect can be seen in bank surveillance photos wearing pullover sweatshirts with hoods and jeans, as well as a facemask, sunglasses, and black gloves to conceal his appearance. The suspect is also carrying a black bag with a strap during the robberies.
The Luger Bandit has been linked to the following robberies:
This investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; the Los Angeles Police Department; the Fontana Police Department; Corona Police Department; and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
The suspect was described by witnesses as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years in age, between 5’8” and 6’0” in height, and approximately 200 lbs.
During each robbery, the suspect orders employees and customers to the ground, brandishes a weapon, and demands cash in various denominations. The suspect’s weapon has been described as silver in color and resembling a German Luger-style weapon.
Witnesses have described the suspect’s vehicle as a charcoal gray BMW 3-series with a sports package.
The suspect can be seen in bank surveillance photos wearing pullover sweatshirts with hoods and jeans, as well as a facemask, sunglasses, and black gloves to conceal his appearance. The suspect is also carrying a black bag with a strap during the robberies.
The Luger Bandit has been linked to the following robberies:
- January 3, 2013: Wells Fargo Granada Hills
- February 18, 2013: Wells Fargo Fontana
- March 8, 2013: Wells Fargo San Dimas (Attempt)
- Mach 12, 2013: Chase Bank Mira Loma
- June 4, 2013: Bank of America Corona
This investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; the Los Angeles Police Department; the Fontana Police Department; Corona Police Department; and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Media Contact:
FBI Los Angeles, 310-996-3343
FBI Los Angeles, 310-996-3343
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