Crime & Safety

Authorities Seeking Info on Serial Bank Robber Known As "Elephant Man Bandit"

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force is seeking information about a serial bank robber who has hit banks in Woodinville, Bothell and Shoreline.

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force is seeking information about a serial bank robber nicknamed “Elephant Man Bandit” for the material he wears over his head, with two eye holes, authorities said.

The unidentified, possibly armed bank robber, is now linked to three bank robberies, including one at Banner Bank in Woodinville July 12. Authorities believe his most recent robbery occurred in Shoreline on July 17.  

The subject is a white male, late-40s to early-50s in age, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, possibly with graying hair and scar texture on his face. The attached surveillance photos show the subject wearing black slacks, black dress shoes, and a long-sleeved collared shirt in blue or white, while covering his head with a shirt or other material bearing two small eye holes.  The subject implies to victims that he has a gun.  He flees the scene in a car. 

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The subject is wanted for his alleged involvement in at least three bank robberies:

The subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information as to the identity or whereabouts of the suspected robber should refrain from approaching him and is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. 

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Anyone with information that can help identify this individual is asked to call the FBI at 206-622-0460 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 $1000.00 if the information given leads to an arrest and charge of the person(s) involved.  

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force includes members from the FBI, King County Sheriff’s Office, and Seattle Police Department.


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