The FBI is seeking any information about a man dubbed the “bare-chested bandit” who is believed to be responsible for a trio of bank robberies in the Loop in recent weeks.
According to the FBI, the man carried out the three bank robberies on Sept. 16, Sept. 19 and Tuesday.
He can be seen shirtless in a photo released by the FBI that was dated Sept. 16. Other photos show him wearing different sweatshirts and a Milwaukee Bucks hat. Authorities said he changed clothes between robberies while riding on public transit.
FBI #Chicago is asking for the public's help identifying the “Bare-Chested Bandit." He's wanted in connection with 3 #bank robberies on 9/16, 9/19, & 10/1 in the Loop after changing clothes on public transit. Report tips (even anon.) at 312-421-6700 or https://t.co/5KoqNDuLO3. pic.twitter.com/P3YpXDJu50
— FBI Chicago (@FBIChicago) October 2, 2024
The man allegedly targeted the Citibank located at 180 N. Michigan Ave. in the first two robberies, then struck another Citibank located at 100 S. Michigan Ave. this week.
In Tuesday’s incident, the man allegedly approached a teller and passed a note demanding funds, then made a violent threat before obtaining funds and fleeing.
“Though this suspect has worn a different ‘disguise’ for each incident, this is the first incident in recent years where we have observed a suspect changing clothes on public transportation,” the FBI said in a statement.
Authorities described the suspect as a white man who is between the ages of 30-40 and between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-7.
Anyone with information about the man is asked to contact the FBI’s Chicago field office at 312-421-6700 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.