Authorities in North Texas are asking the public’s help to identify a bank robber they dubbed “Derby Desperado” for his dapper duds.
Wearing a light-colored fedora, dark suit and surgical mask and gloves, the robber hit banks this month in Dallas and Garland, the FBI’s Dallas division said in a news release Wednesday.
At 1:30 p.m. July 3, the suspect approached the counter at Texans Credit Union, 7220 Telecom Parkway, in Garland. Speaking loudly on a cell phone, the suspect presented a note to the teller demanding money, then fled in a dark SUV, the FBI said.
More than a week later, at 1:45 p.m. July 12, the same suspect robbed the Capital One Bank at 2903 Forest Lane in Dallas, presenting a note demanding money. The person again fled in a dark SUV.
The suspect is described as a stocky male with light or white skin, roughly 5 feet 7-inches to 5 feet 9-inches tall, green or hazel eyes, and thick, dark eyebrows.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI’s Dallas office at 972-559-5000. Tips can also be submitted to tips.fbi.gov. Tipsters can remain anonymous.