Crime & Safety

Recognize the 'Skipper Bandit' Bank Robber?

The FBI is asking for help finding a man responsible for bank robberies throughout the Valley.

The FBI today sought public help to find the so- called Skipper Bandit, wanted for four recent bank robberies or attempted robberies in the San Fernando Valley.

The suspect got his nickname for his habit of wearing a fisherman’s style hat during the crimes, according to the FBI. He usually wears a golf- style shirt.

He is described as white, Hispanic or Armenian, 47-53 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds.

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He robbed a Wells Fargo Bank at 2933 Los Feliz Blvd. on Sept. 24, the FBI said.

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.

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Anyone with information on the suspect was urged to call the FBI at (310) 477-6565.

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