Federal Bureau of Investigation 9797 Aero Drive * San Diego, California 92123 * 858-499-7917   For Immediate Release December 19, 2007   Contact: April Langwell Telephone: 858-499-7917 Darrell Foxworth 858-499-7810

FBI Seeks Public's Assistance to Identify the
"Ugly Plaid Bandit"

The FBI, San Diego Police Department, and La Mesa Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the unknown male believed to be responsible for at least five bank robberies in the month of December, 2007.

He is described as a white male in his late 30's or early 40's, approximately 6'2" tall, with a thin build. He has brown hair and has worn plaid clothing during a number of the robberies.

He typically enters the bank and asserts a verbal demand for cash. No weapon has been displayed. The "Ugly Plaid Bandit" bank robbery series is believed to have started on Friday, December 7, 2007.

The following list gives the dates and locations of the robberies:

1. December 7, 2007 California Bank & Trust, 3737 5th Ave., San Diego
2. December 10, 2007 North Island Credit Union, 3950 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego
3. December 14, 2007 San Diego National Bank, 4270 Executive Square, San Diego
4. December 14, 2007 Wells Fargo, 3820 Valley Centre Dr., San Diego
5. December 15, 2007 California Bank & Trust, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual is asked to call the FBI at (858) 565-1255, the San Diego Police Department Robbery Unit at (619) 531-2299, the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477). By calling Crime Stoppers anonymous, toll-free tip line, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 if your information leads to an arrest in this case.

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From North Island Credit Union, San Diego, CA December 10, 200