Crime & Safety
Authorities Seek Public's Help to Find 'Foothills Bandit'
The so-called "Foothills Bandit" is suspected of bank robberies in Temple City, Arcadia, and Glendora.
Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding a suspect wanted in connection with a string of bank robberies in the area.
The so-called "Foothills Bandit" entered banks and displayed a device with various wires, tubes and blinking lights, calling the device a bomb as he demanded cash, said Laura Eimiller, an FBI spokeswoman.
The robberies were reported at a Wells Fargo bank branch located at 9635 E. Las Tunas Drive in Temple City June 6, at a Citibank branch located at 100 S. First St. in Arcadia June 3, and at a Union Bank branch located at 601 W. Route 66 in Glendora May 28.
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The Foothills Bandit was described as white, about 23 to 30 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 150 to 160 pounds.
Authorities urged anyone with information regarding either suspect to contact police immediately.
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