Crime & Safety

Authorities Seek I.D. of "Elephant Man Bandit" Serial Bank Robber

The King County Sheriff's Office and F.B.I. Safe Streets Task Force are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is suspected of committing three bank robberies during the month of July in north King County and Snohomish County.

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The King County Sheriff’s Office and F.B.I. Safe Streets Task Force are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is suspected of committing three bank robberies during the month of July in north King County and Snohomish County.

The suspect is wanted in connection with the following bank robberies;

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Friday, July 5th 3:33pm- Whidbey Island Bank located in the 20600 block of Bothell-Everett Hwy in Snohomish County.

Friday, July 12th at 5:28pm- Banner Bank located in the 17500 block of 132 Ave NE in Woodinville. 

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Wednesday, July 17th at 3:21pm- Whidbey Island Bank located in the 20300 block of Ballinger Way NE in Shoreline.

The video attached is from the most recent robbery that occurred in Shoreline on July 17. 

The suspect is described as a white male, late 40’s to early 50’s, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, possibly with graying hair and scar texture on his face. He consistently wears dark shoes, dark dress slacks, and a long-sleeved collared blue or white shirt, while covering his head with a shirt or other material with two small eye holes. The suspect implies a weapon and is believed to flee the scene in a car.

The subject should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information that can help identify this individual is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the information given leads to an arrest and charge of the person(s) involved.

 

 


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