BOSTON — The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s help to identify a serial bank robber, dubbed the “Brim Beanie Bandit,” who allegedly robbed four banks and attempted to rob another in the greater Boston area.
The incidents took place from Dec. 10 to Dec. 23 in Quincy, Stoughton, Needham, Braintree and Dorchester. Although a weapon not been seen during any of the robberies, the suspect is considered armed and dangerous, the FBI said.
The FBI described the alleged robber as a man in his late 40s or early 50s, approximately 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark sweatshirt or jacket, black pants, black gloves and dark brown or black boots or shoes with a black and/or gray brim beanie cap during the robberies.
The “Brim Beanie Bandit” enters a bank, approaches the teller and either shows or leaves a note asking for money, according to the FBI. In all robberies, the bandit fled the bank in an unknown direction. Investigators have not been able to determine if a vehicle was used.
The FBI said the “Brim Beanie Bandit” is believed to be connected to the following robberies:
- December 10, 2013, at approximately 10:56 a.m.: Bank of America at 740 Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester, Massachusetts (attempted robbery)
- December 10, 2013, at approximately 11:25 a.m.: TD Bank branch at 516 Adams Street in Quincy, Massachusetts
- December 13, 2013, at approximately 10:40 a.m.: South Shore Bank branch at 1538 Turnpike Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts
- December 19 2013, at approximately 11:37 a.m.: TD Bank branch at 95 Highland Avenue in Needham, Massachusetts
- December 23, 2013, at approximately 3:00 p.m.: Braintree Cooperative Bank branch at 1010 Washington Street in Braintree, Massachusetts
The robberies and attempted robbery are being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies including FBI Boston; Boston, Quincy, Stoughton, Needham and Braintree police departments; and the Violent Crimes Task Force officer of the Massachusetts State Police.
The robberies and attempted robbery are being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies including FBI Boston; Boston, Quincy, Stoughton, Needham and Braintree police departments; and the Violent Crimes Task Force officer of the Massachusetts State Police.
The FBI is offering a monetary reward for information leading directly to the arrest and charging of the “Brim Beanie Bandit.” Anyone with information regarding the robbery should call the FBI’s Boston Division at (617) 742-5533 or the local police departments involved in the investigation.