Crime & Safety
FBI Releases Photos of 'Safari Bandit'
The so-called "Safari Bandit" is wanted for two bank robberies—one in Redondo Beach and one in Santa Barbara.
The FBI released new photos Wednesday of the so-called "" who robbed a Redondo Beach U.S. Bank and a Montecito Bank & Trust in Santa Barbara.
The culprit received his nickname based on the clothes he wore during the robberies, the FBI said. During the robberies, he passes a typewritten note in bold, capital letters on a 3x5 index card. The note demands cash.
According to the FBI, witnesses told law-enforcement officials the Safari Bandit's mustache and sideburns are fake.
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Authorities believe the robber is a 35- to 45-year-old white male who is 6 feet tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He has a medium build and brown hair.
Anyone with information as to the Safari Bandit's whereabouts should contact FBI Special Agent Patrick Conley at 310-629-9553.
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