'Shaggy Bandit' on the loose

DENVER - The FBI is asking for the public's help to catch a robber dubbed the "Shaggy Bandit." Investigators say this person is believed to be responsible for at least 11 bank robberies since June 24.

Investigators say the "Shaggy Bandit" robbed ten banks in Colorado and one in Arizona.

Investigators say the robber enters a bank, approaches the teller and demands money before showing a dark-colored backpack. Generally, he steals the money and leaves without drawing attention from other customers or bank employees.

Investigators say on three occasions, he entered a bank but left with no money. However, he continued to another bank where he was successful.

Investigators believe there is a second person waiting with a get-away vehicle.

The "Shaggy Bandit" is assumed armed and dangerous due to the nature of the crime being committed. No gun or other weapon has been observed by victims or witnesses.

The "Shaggy Bandit" is generally described as being in his late 20s or early 30s, slim build, approximately 505 to 510. He may have facial hair and may also have acne marks or pockmarks on his face. He usually wears a hat.

The following are the banks that were robbed or attempted to be robbed by the "Shaggy Bandit":

COMMUNITY BANKS OF COLORADO
277 NORTH BROADWAY
DENVER
06/24/2009

VECTRA BANK
401 EAST SPEER BLVD.
DENVER
06/25/2009

ADVANTAGE BANK
1611 CANYON BLVD
BOULDER, CO
06/26/2009

WELLS FARGO BANK
1050 KEN PRATT BLVD.
LONGMONT, CO
06/26/2009

WELLS FARGO BANK
201 NORTH SWITZER CANYON
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
07/08/2009

FIRST BANK
6350 NORTH SHERIDAN BLVD.
ARVADA, CO
07/17/2009

COREFIRST BANK AND TRUST
6220 EAST 14TH AVENUE
DENVER, CO
07/21/2009

FIRST BANK
17000 EAST ILIFF AVENUE
AURORA, CO
07/21/2009

VECTRA BANK
401 EAST SPEER BLVD
DENVER, CO
07/29/2009

FIRST BANK
6350 NORTH SHERIDAN BLVD.
ARVADA, CO
07/29/2009

WELLS FARGO
3900 WADSWORTH BLVD.
WHEAT RIDGE, CO
08/07/2009

If anyone has any information on any of the bank robberies above, or the bank robber described above, 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).