Man Bun Bandit Wanted In 2 East Houston Bank Heists

HOUSTON, TX -- Federal authorities are looking for a man who has robbed two First Convenience Bank locations in east Houston this summer. The man, who is in his late teens or early 20s and sporting a man bun, robbed his first bank on June 20, investigators said.

The man walked into the bank in the 12600 block of Woodforest Blvd about 5:40 p.m. and handed the teller a threatening note demanding cash. The man got away on foot with an unknown amount of cash.

The same man robbed another First Convenience Bank branch in the 14700 block of Woodforest Blvd. The second robbery happened about 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 9, according to an FBI press release.

Investigators said the man walked in and handed the teller a threatening note demanding cash. He walked out of the store where the bank branch is located and left in a white Dodge Charger.

The man is a light-skinned black or Hispanic man with long frizzy hair that was worn in a man bun style. He was wearing dark colored shorts, black shoes, and a red and blue warm-up jacket with white stripes.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of this man. If you have any information, call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI Houston Field Office at (713) 693-5000.

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