Redmond police and three other agencies working to catch ‘Duct Tape Bandit;’ up to $8,000 reward being offered

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" and are asking the community for help.

August 21, 2012 6:17 pm
The 'Duct Tape Bandit' is suspected of robbing banks in Redmond
The 'Duct Tape Bandit' is suspected of robbing banks in Redmond

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” and are asking the community for help.

A reward of up to $8,000 is being offered for any tips that lead to an arrest and charging of the suspect.

The male suspect robbed the following banks on the following dates:

  • Whidbey Island Bank in Stanwood on May 24
  • Key Bank  in Poulsbo on June 7
  • Wells Fargo in Edmonds on June 20
  • First Citizens Bank in Redmond on Aug. 8

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 a white male in his mid 20s with short, light brown hair, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and a think to medium build. He has also been seen wearing black tape over his nose and may have 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 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible to receive a cash reward of $1,000 if the tip leads to an arrest and charges of this suspect. Wells Fargo is offering an additional cash reward of up to $5,000 and First Citizens Bank is offering up to $,2000 if the information leads to a capture and conviction of the suspect.