FBI Doubles Reward for 'Incognito Bandit'

-Daniel Libon (Patch Staff) contributed to this report.

WALTHAM, MA - The FBI’s Bank Robbery Task Force is doubling the reward for a suspect known as the “Incognito Bandit,” who robbed a Waltham bank and four others.

On Friday, Jan. 15, 2015, at around 5:50 p.m. the Incognito Bandit allegedly hit the TD Bank located at 305 2nd Ave. in Waltham. The suspect brandished a handgun in the robbery, according to the FBI.

The Incognito Bandit is also wanted for bank robberies in Woburn, Arlington, Stoughton and Billerica.

In each of the robberies, the suspect wore a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, gloves, sunglasses, and a face mask. He used dark colored socks to cover his shoes.

In each of the robberies, the suspect verbally demanded cash from the tellers and brandished a semi-automatic handgun before fleeing the bank on foot, according to the FBI.

“What’s most concerning to the FBI is the Incognito Bandit’s increasingly brazen and violent behavior,” FBI Boston head Harold H. Shaw said in a statement. “During his last few robberies, the suspect has directly threatened the tellers with a semi-automatic handgun. In the interest of public safety, we need anyone with information about this individual to contact us immediately. We want to put a stop to these robberies and prevent anyone from getting hurt.”

The suspect is believed to be an African-American male in his 20s. He is between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall and has a slender build, according to the FBI.

Anyone with information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the robberies will be entitled to a reward of up to $20,000. Anyone with information should call the FBI Boston Division’s Bank Robbery Task Force at 1-617-742-5533 or visit tips.fbi.gov.

Photo Credit: FBI Boston