First up is the JV Bandit, who first made headlines in July before allegedly hitting another bank earlier this month. His latest suspected job took place in Wheat Ridge, as did another robbery, with the third happening on 17th Street. Page down below to learn about all three, and see photos of suspects:
Robbery one:
FBI press release:
The Wheat Ridge Police Department and FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force (RMSSTF) responded to a bank robbery which occurred onSaturday, August 28, 2010 at approximately 12:05 p.m. at the
Chase Bank 3850 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The suspect is described as a white male, late 20's, approximately 5'5"
The suspect is believed to be the JV Bandit.
The suspect presented a note and demanded money.
Bank robbery is punishable by a 20 year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.
The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.
If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).
Information about robberies two and three below:
Robbery two:
FBI press release:
The Wheat Ridge Police Department and FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force (RMSSTF) responded to a bank robbery which occurred onMonday, August 30, 2010 at approximately 2:05 p.m. at the
Wells Fargo Bank 12601 W. 32nd Ave. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 40's, approximately 5'7", approximately 230 pounds, salt & pepper hair, and beard.
The suspect presented a demand note and demanded money.
Bank robbery is punishable by a 20 year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.
The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.
If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).
Information about robbery three below:
FBI press release:
The Denver Police Department and FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force (RMSSTF) responded to a bank robbery which occurred onMonday, August 30, 2010 at approximately 12:20 p.m. at the
Bank of the West 621 17th Street Denver, Colorado
The suspect is described as a white male in his 40's, 5'8" to 5'10", approximately 170 pounds, medium build with reddish hair.
The suspect presented a demand note and demanded money.
Bank robbery is punishable by a 20 year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.
The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.
If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).
