
UPDATE: Feb. 21, 2015 Information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of two serial bank robbers who have hit seven banks in Northern Virginia and Anne Arundel County and Charles County, Maryland since January 2, 2015.
In an escalation of violence, the black hat bandits have become more brazen at each robbery having threatened bank customers and tellers, most recently holding a gun to a customerโs head and jumping teller counters in attempts to gain access bank vaults. The most recent robberies occurred on February 18, 2015, 40 minutes apart, at two banks located in Northern Virginia.
The black hat bandits are believed to have robbed the following banks:
Jan. 2, Bank of America in McLean, VA; Jan. 16, BB&T in Fairfax, VA; Jan. 20, Bank of America in Vienna, VA; Jan. 30, 2015: Essex Bank in Arnold; Feb. 5, SunTrust Bank in Waldorf; Feb. 18, BB&T in Vienna, VA; and Feb. 18, Wells Fargo in Sterling, VA.
During each robbery the black hat bandits have been described as carrying handguns and wearing winter coats, sunglasses, black hats (either a winter knit cap or wide brimmed hat) and facial disguises such as ski masks or a fake beard.
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On Feb. 5 at 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the SunTrust Bank on Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for the report of a robbery. Investigation showed a lone male entered the bank, displayed a gun and demanded money. The teller complied and the suspect fled to an awaitingย
The suspect is described as a white male, mid-30โs to early 40โs, 5โ-5โ to 5โ-7โ, with an average build. Witnesses said his teeth were discolored and he may be missing several teeth. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a hat, glasses and a wig with a beard. He fled in a charcoal gray, four-door passenger car with tinted windows, possibly a 2011 to 2013 Ford Fusion.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Gregory at (301) 609-6507. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymousย may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, texting CHARLES + the tip to CRIMES (274637) or submitting tips online at tipsubmit.com.
Waldorf, MD-ย At about 11:20 a.m. on Feb. 5 there was an armed robbery at the Suntrust bank on Leonardtown Road.
More information as it becomes available.ย
