Dapper 'Business Bandit' Sought By FBI In South Florida

MIAMI, FL — The FBI is asking for the public's help in finding a dapper bank robber dubbed the "Business Bandit" for his natty attire. He is suspected in four separate heists stretching from Miami to Palm Beach Gardens. Various bank surveillance images showed the man wearing a stylish ascot cap, necktie, vest and sport coat.

The same bandit is believed to have struck a TD Bank branch on Friday in Miami Lakes. Friday's robbery occurred shortly before 7 p.m. at 8711 NW 186th Street, according to Special Agent Michael Leverock and spokesman Jim Marshall of the FBI in Miami.

He is believed to be responsible for robberies at the Sun Trust Bank at 7800 Glades Road in Boca Raton on Nov. 7; PNC Bank, 10973 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens on Nov. 10 and Wells Fargo Bank, 9162 Glades Road in Boca Raton on Nov. 17.

The FBI would not say how much money was taken in any of the bank robberies. No one was injured during the latest incident on Friday.

They said that he flashed a gun during the Wells Fargo robbery.

"This individual should be considered armed and dangerous," FBI officials added.

To report a tip, call the FBI at 754-703-2000. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477, visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip to 274637.

Surveillance image courtesy FBI in Miami