Crime & Safety
'Pom Pom Bandit' Wanted For Multiple JeffCo Bank Heists [WATCH]
Caught on video: A male suspect wearing winter beanies has robbed three banks within a week. Police are offering a reward for information.

LAKEWOOD, CO – Captured on video: A bank robbery suspect police are calling the "Pom Pom Bandit" has robbed three JeffCo-area banks within the past week, police said. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and the Rocky Mountain Safe Street Task Force released photos and a video Friday. They are asking for the public's help identifying the male suspect who has robbed three financial institutions wearing a winter beanie. A $2,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information.
Lakewood police released a video of the suspect at Friday's robbery around noon at FirstBank at 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd. According to police, he handed the teller a note demanding money.
The Pom Pom Bandit is wanted for two other incidents:
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- Feb. 15, 2019, at 4:20 p.m., Chase Bank located at 8155 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, CO
- Feb. 19, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., First Bank located at 3500 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO
The Pom Pom Bandit is described as a white male in his late 20s to early 30s, between 6’-6’03”tall, with a slim build, and "reddish blond hair with unkept facial hair," police said.
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Tipsters can call Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 - 720-913-STOP or Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) Then Title DMCS And Enter Your Message. To collect the reward and remain anonymous, you must call the tip line, which is answered 24 hours a day - seven days a week, police said.
Police released these photos:

Watch the bandit in action on the video below:
Recognize this bank robbery suspect? The Pom Pom Bandit is suspected of robbing the FirstBank at 550 S. Wadsworth this afternoon and 2 others this week. If you have any information on this suspect, please call Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Please share this video! pic.twitter.com/c4kRep7One
— Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) February 23, 2019
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