FBI agents call the latest serial bank robber to hit the Chicago area the "Quick Change" bandit for two reasons. He's quick to escape and they say he quickly changes clothes after a robbing a bank. Investigators say this bandit leaves a bag of clothes outside the bank "in an out of the way area". Before taking off with the money, they say he takes off sunglasses and ski cap and changes jackets. They believe he puts those items in the same bag with the money and walks off.
Despite the "Quick Change" bandit's quick change after each robbery, FBI agents say they have gotten a good look at his face. The FBI's Ross Rice says a bank surveillance camera snapped a few photos of the bandit without him wearing any of his disguise.
Investigators believe this bandit is responsible for robbing at least three Chicago banks in the last seven months. The first one was on New Year's Eve. That's when agents say the knocked over the MB Financial Bank branch at 1 South Wacker. They say the last time the "Quick Change" bandit struck was when he robbed the North Community Bank branch in the 400 block of North Wells Street on July 3rd. During each robbery, investigators say the bandit has waved a gun and been "verbally abusive" to bank employees and customers.
Investigators describe the "Quick Change" bandit is a black male, around 35 years old, about six feet two inches tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds, wearing a baseball cap and jacket and carrying a black shoulder bag.
He is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call police.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:24 GMT
A northern New Jersey town has reinstated its volunteer fire department days after suspending it because a teen was accused of molesting a firefighter's 3-year-old son behind a fire truck.
A northern New Jersey town has reinstated its volunteer fire department days after suspending it because a teen was accused of molesting a firefighter's 3-year-old son behind a fire truck.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:10 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:10:08 GMT
The driver of the vehicle that left several people injured and a trail of destruction in the area of 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village has been arrested.
The driver of the vehicle that left several people injured and a trail of destruction in the area of 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village has been arrested.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:55:03 GMT
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:25 GMT
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman...
New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman Business Park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:51:22 GMT
Franklin Reyes, 17, was in court Wednesday. He is charged with the death of 4-year-old Ariel Russo.
Franklin Reyes, 17, was in court Wednesday. He is charged with the death of 4-year-old Ariel Russo. He is accused of driving without a license, then fleeing police, jumping a curb, and hitting Ariel and her grandmother as they were walking to school.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:15 GMT
More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
