FBI Seeks 'Fake Hair Don't Care Bandit' Who Robs Banks In Wigs

BETHESDA, MD — The FBI is looking for a woman they've dubbed the "Fake Hair Don't Care Bandit" who allegedly robbed banks while wearing a wig in Maryland and DC.

The unknown suspect is accused of robbing five banks in Northwest DC, District Heights, Md. and Bethesda, Md.

She has frequently worn a wig and sunglasses during the robberies and has also carried various oversized bags, the FBI said.

The FBI believes this woman is responsible for the following bank robberies:

• May 23, 2016, Bank of America, 4301 49th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.
• May 27, 2016, Wells Fargo, 5201 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington, D.C.
• May 28, 2016, Wells Fargo, 4965 Elm Street, Bethesda, Maryland
• June 20, 2017, Capital One, 5714 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C.
• August 1, 2017, Bank of America, 7520 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, Maryland

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the capture of the bank robber.

The suspect is described by the FBI as a woman believed to be in her late 20s to early 30s. She is about 5'5" and weighs around 150 pounds.

If you have any information on the suspect or the bank robberies, you can contact the FBI Washington Field Office at (202) 278-2000 or submit a tip at online.

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