Authorities today released photos of a man who robbed a southeast Denver bank this afternoon, and they gave the robber a new nickname.
The man is now called the “Formerly Known as the ‘Perennial Bandit’ Bandit,” according to the FBI.
The robbery occurred at about 3:30 p.m. today at the 1st Bank, 8901 E. Hampden Ave.
“Since this is his fifth robbery, his nickname needed to be amended because he has broken his once-a-year robbery pattern,” FBI officials said in a statement.
The man, believed to be armed and dangerous, appears to be in his late teens to early 20s and between 6 feet and 6 feet, 1 inches tall. He has a medium build and blond hair.
Bank robbery is punishable by a 20-year prison sentence for each offense and longer if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.
People with information on the robbery other robberies can call the FBI at 303-629-7171 or can remain anonymous and earn up to $2,000 by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-7867.
