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Arcadia Weekly May 06, 2016
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Most recent Knuckle Bandit robbery on Jan. 20, 2016. – Courtesy photo
The FBI and law enforcement partners are seeking information from the public that leads to the identity of one or several unidentified male suspect(s) wanted for bank robberies in Los Angeles County, believed to be linked based on description and modus operandi. The suspect(s) are known as the “Knuckles Bandits” since a suspect in one of the early robberies was described as having tattoos on his knuckles.
During the robberies, the Knuckles Bandit(s) approach the victim teller window and present the victim with a note demanding cash. In the most recent robbery that occurred in January 2016, the suspect threatened a gun and appeared to have a gun in his pocket, according to the victim.
The suspect(s) are described as either Hispanic or Armenian male(s) with facial hair (trimmed beard or goatee). Other similarities are as follows: the suspects wore distinctive sweatshirts; ball caps; or hats during the robberies. During the robbery on Dec. 8, 2015, the suspect appeared to have tattoos on his knuckles, which may have been drawn on, as opposed to permanent tattoos.
The following bank robberies have been linked to one or more unidentified males known as the “Knuckles Bandit(s):”
– Nov. 23, 2015 – US Bank (inside Ralphs) – 14440 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks.
– Dec. 8, 2015 – Wells Fargo Bank (inside Vons) – 1390 N. Allen Blvd., Pasadena.
– Dec. 16, 2015 – US Bank (inside Albertsons) – 19307 Saticoy St., Reseda.
– Dec. 23, 2015 – US Bank (inside Ralphs) – 1101 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
– Jan. 4, 2016 – Wells Fargo Bank (inside Vons) – 9119 Reseda Blvd., Northridge.
– Jan. 20, 2016 – Wells Fargo Bank (inside Albertsons) – 2035 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles.
Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect known as the Knuckles Bandit(s) is urged to contact their nearest FBI office or dial 911.
Additional information about bank robbers currently wanted by the FBI’s Los Angeles Division can be found at www.labankrobbers.org.
