EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY	CONTACT
August 21, 2012

Edmonds Police Department – Sgt. Mike Blackburn, 425-771-0284
Poulsbo Police Department – Deputy Chief Wendy Davis, 360-779-3113
Redmond Police Department – PIO Jim Bove, 425-556-2545
Standwood Police Department – PIO Shari Ireton, 425-388-3377

With four banks robbed in less than three months, the Edmonds, Poulsbo, Redmond, and Stanwood Police Departments are collaborating to “stick it” to a bank robber dubbed the “Duct Tape Bandit.”

The male suspect robbed the following banks:

May 24, 2012 - Whidbey Island Bank (Stanwood)
June 7, 2012 - Key Bank (Poulsbo)
June 20, 2012 - Wells Fargo (Edmonds)
August 8, 2012 - First Citizens Bank (Redmond)

In all four robberies the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money that he put into a white cloth bag. He assaulted a customer and employee in Stanwood. The suspect is described as (see attached photos and video):

Ethnicity: White
Sex: Male
Age: Mid 20’s
Hair: Short, light brown
Height: 5’10
Weight: Thin to medium build
Other: Black tape over his nose, possibly a tattoo on the inside of his left leg

Anyone with information that can help identify the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible to receive a cash reward of $1000 if the tip leads to an arrest and charges of this suspect. Wells Fargo is offering an additional cash reward of up to $5000. First Citizens Bank is offering up to $2000 if the information leads to a capture and conviction of the suspect.

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