The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a bank robber dubbed “The Great Outdoors Bandit.”
Since late last year, the unidentified thief has struck two banks and two credit unions in Idaho and Utah. According to the FBI, authorities have nicknamed the robber “The Great Outdoors Bandit” because of the outdoorsy attire he wore during each crime.
The first two robberies occurred on the same day in Southwest Idaho.
On Dec. 21, the suspect robbed the U.S. Bank located inside the Alberstson’s store at 10500 West Overland Road in Boise. According to the FBI, he waited in line before he gave the teller a note demanding cash. He then took the money and fled the scene on foot.
About 15 minutes later, the suspect then robbed the Idaho Central Credit Union at 1615 South Celebration Avenue in Meridian. Again, he approached the teller with a note demanding cash, then took the money and fled on foot.
The third robbery occurred on March 24 at the Bank of the West located at 9140 East Emerald Street, Suite 100, in Boise. After taking the money, the suspect was seen entering a dark-colored, two-door coupe, which the FBI said could be a Suburu Outback or Legacy.
The fourth robbery perpetrated by the suspect occurred on May 24 at the Alpine Credit Union located at 351 East 800 South in Orem, Utah.
During the last two robberies, he was seen placing the cash in a brown bag that he was carrying.
The FBI said the suspect wore the same dark sunglasses and green Cabela’s baseball cap at each of the robberies.
He is described as being between the ages of 30 and 50, with black hair, a medium complexion and a skinny build.
He is between 5 foot, 4 inches to 5 foot, 6 inches tall and weighs between 140 and 160 pounds. The FBI said he is possibly Hispanic, Native American or Middle Eastern. He sported black facial hair in each of the robberies.
Anybody with information regarding these robberies or the identity of “The Great Outdoors Bandit” is asked to call the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 833-291-4306.
