Crime & Safety
'Same Coat Bandit' Sought in Reliance, Regions Bank Robberies
The suspect, a white man in his early 20s who wears a tan coat, may be responsible for two other robberies.
A man who authorities have dubbed as the "Same-Coat Bandit" may be responsible for both Wednesday's robbery at , 8083 Watson Rd., and of , 9100 Gravois Rd.
The suspect is a white man in his 20s who wears a tan, hooded jacket. St. Louis County police through they had him cornered after the Regions robbery, but he slipped away. . He did not display a weapon in either bank robbery.
According to BanditTrackerStLouis.com, the Same-Coat Bandit is also a suspect in two other recent robberies:
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- Clayton: Jan. 25 at Enterprise Bank and Trust at 150 N. Meramec;
- St. Louis: Jan. 9 at American Eagle Credit Union at 4650 Hampton Ave.
Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest. Tips must be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS for the reward.
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