FBI seeks public’s help in identifying bank robber

The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a serial bank robber, the Brim Beanie Bandit, who is alleged to have robbed four banks and one attempt in the greater Boston area from December 10-23. While a weapon has not been seen during the commission of any of the robberies, the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

Footage from an attempted robbery in Dorchester on Dec. 10

The alleged robber is a white male, believed to be in his late 40s or early 50s, and approximately 5’7” and 150 pounds. During the robberies, he has worn a dark sweatshirt or jacket, black pants, black gloves, and dark brown or black boots/shoes with a black and/or grey brim beanie cap. The Brim Beanie Bandit enters the bank, approaches the teller, and either shows or leaves a note asking for money. Following each of the robberies, the bandit fled the bank in an unknown direction. It is unknown at this time if a vehicle is being used for transportation.

To date, the bandit is believed to be connected to the following robberies:

* December 10: Attempted robbery at Bank of America, 740 Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester, at approximately 10:56 a.m.

* December 10: TD Bank, 516 Adams Street in Quincy, at approximately 11:25 a.m.

* December 13: South Shore Bank, 1538 Turnpike Street in Stoughton, at approximately 10:40 a.m.

* December 19: TD Bank, 95 Highland Avenue in Needham, at approximately 11:37 a.m.

* December 23: Braintree Cooperative Bank, 1010 Washington Street in Braintree, at approximately 3 p.m.

The robberies and attempted robbery are being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies, including FBI Boston; Boston, Quincy, Stoughton, Needham and Braintree police departments; as well as 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 robber. Anyone with information regarding the robbery should call the FBI’s Boston Division at 617-742-5533 or the local police departments mentioned above.

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