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Posted on January 14, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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HOUSTON—The Houston FBI Bank Robbery Task Force needs the public’s help identifying a man who is now suspected in at least six Houston-area bank robberies. The latest occurred Thursday at the Wells Fargo located inside the Randall’s Grocery Store located at 12860 Memorial.
According to authorities, in previous robberies, the robber sported a unique straggly beard with extra long chin hair, earning him the nickname of the “Billy Goat Bandit.” During some recent robberies, the robber’s chin whiskers were more neatly trimmed. During this robbery, it appeared as though his whiskers were gone, but his face was unshaven.
At about 1:45p.m., FBI officials said the bandit entered the Randall’s Store and approached the bank located inside the store. He held up a threatening note and demanded cash. The teller handed him some money and he fled on foot. No weapon was observed during the robbery and no one was physically hurt.
The “Billy Goat Bandit” is suspected in at least 11 other Houston-area robberies dating back to October of last year.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and arrest of the “Billy Goat Bandit.” If you have information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the Houston office of the FBI at 713-693-5000.
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