AURORA - The man known as the Shaggy Bandit attempted to rob yet another bank in Colorado on Tuesday and has been tied to bank robberies in four different states, according to a source in the FBI.
9Wants to Know has learned investigators have now tied the Shaggy Bandit to bank robberies in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Arizona.
They are also investigating the man in connection with an attempted robbery on Tuesday afternoon at the US Bank, 61425 S. Parker Rd. in Aurora.
He is also accused of robbing banks in Albuquerque, N.M. on June 30, Hutchinson, Kan. on July 14 and Flagstaff, Ari. on July 8.
Investigators call him the "Shaggy Bandit" because he looks like "Shaggy" from "Scooby-Doo."
In all, he has successfully robbed 13 banks and attempted to rob four others. On three occasions, he entered a bank but left without obtaining any money; however, on those same days, he continued on to another bank where he was successful, according to the FBI.
Investigators think there is a second person waiting in a get-away car outside the banks, but at this time they do not have a description of that person.
He is described as a man in his late 20s or early 30s, he has a slim build, is between 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and has blondish hair. He may have facial hair and acne or pock marks on his face. He usually wears a hat and carries a backpack.
Officials say he enters the bank and approaches the victim teller without drawing much attention to himself. He verbally demans monedy and displays a dark colorado backbpack.
The Shaggy Bandit is assumed armed and dangerous due to the nature of the crime being committed. No gun or other weapon has been seen by victims or witnesses.
The following banks were robbed or attempted to be robbed by the Shaggy Bandit:
Community Banks of Colorado
277 North Broadway
Denver
6/24/09
Vectra Bank
401 East Speer Blvd.
Denver
6/25/09
Advantage Bank
1611 Canyon Blvd.
Boulder
6/26/09
Wells Fargo Bank
1050 Ken Pratt Blvd.
Longmont
6/26/09
Wells Fargo
1800 Eubank Blvd.
Albuquerque, N.M.
6/30/09
Wells Fargo Bank
201 North Switzer Canyon
Flagstaff, Ariz.
7/8/09
Peoples Bank and Trust
1020 North Main
Hutchinson, Kan.
7/14/09
First Bank
6350 North Sheridan Blvd.
Arvada, CO
7/17/09
Corefirst Bank and Trust
6220 East 14th Avenue
Denver
7/21/09
First Bank
17000 East Iliff Avenue
Aurora
7/21/09
Vectra Bank
401 East Speer Blvd
Denver
7/29/09
First Bank
6350 North Sheridan Blvd.
Arvada
7/29/09
Wells Fargo
3500 Wadsworth
Wheat Ridge
8/7/09
First Bank
4271 South Buckley Road
Aurora
8/18/09
First Bank
1650 30th Street
Boulder
8/20/09
TCF Bank
7203 West 55th Avenue
Arvada
8/24/09
U.S. Bank
6412 South Parker Road
Aurora
8/25/09
If you know who the "Shaggy Bandit" is call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) to be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. You can remain anonymous.