2 Miami Banks Robbed Minutes Apart

MIAMI, FL — A lone bandit struck two Miami banks within minutes of one another Thursday. Both of the robberies appeared to be the work of the same man. First he hit the BB&T Bank at 1200 Brickell Ave and then he traveled less than a block to the TD Bank at 1103 Brickell Ave. A third Miami bank robbery earlier this week appeared to be unrelated.

"Investigators believe this is the same individual who allegedly robbed the TD Bank branch located at 1103 Brickell Ave, Miami, Florida, today," Special Agent Michael Leverock and spokesman Jim Marshall of the FBI in Miami said of the suspect who robbed the BB&T branch.

On Wednesday, a Chase Bank branch was also robbed in Miami. The robbery took place around 10:18 a.m. at 175 NW 199th St.

In all three instances, Leverock and Marshall said the robbers entered the banks and demanded money from bank employees.

No one was injured in any of the three robberies.

Anyone with information should call the FBI at 754-703-2000. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477, visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip to 274637.

Photos of the man who is believed to have robbed two Miami banks on Thursday courtesy FBI Miami