Crime & Safety
Recognize This Tarzana Bank Robber?
A bank robber dubbed the Skipper Bandit for looking like a "Gilligan's Island" cast member has been hitting up Valley banks.
The so-called Skipper Bandit, wanted for several bank robberies or attempted robberies in the San Fernando Valley, tried to rob a Tarzana bank eight days ago, FBI officials said today.
The heavyset suspect got his nickname for his habit of wearing a fisherman-style hat during the crimes, according to the FBI. He usually wears a golf-style shirt.
He is described as white, Hispanic or Armenian, 47 to 53 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds.
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The suspect tried to rob a Chase Bank at 18705 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana on Nov. 12, the FBI reported.
On Sept. 24, he robbed a Wells Fargo Bank at 2933 Los Feliz Blvd., according to the FBI.
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He tried to rob a Bank of America in Canoga Park on Aug. 27, a Wells Fargo Bank in Toluca Lake on Oct. 15, and a Bank of America in North Hollywood on Oct. 23.
Anyone with information on the suspect was urged to call the FBI at (310) 477-6565.
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