A Southern California bank robber dubbed the “geezer bandit” has struck again, possibly knocking off his 11th bank, the FBI said.
The suspect held up a Bank of America branch in Temecula on Thursday.
“During (the) robbery, the robber approached the victim teller and presented a demand note for cash,” a statement from the FBI said. “The robber carried a leather case which contained a small caliber pistol that he threatened to use, if the teller did not comply with his demands.”
The FBI believe
s the suspect is responsible for robbing 10 banks in San Diego County and one in Riverside County.
The “geezer bandit” has carried a weapon in at least two of the robberies and should be considered dangerous, authorities said.
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The robber has been described as between 60 and 70 years old. However, there has been some suggestion that he may be wearing a mask to conceal his real age and make him appear much older than he is.
He is approximately 6 feet, 190 pounds, of average build and has been known to wear prescription eyeglasses and various hats and caps, including a blue baseball cap with a script style “P” on the front.
