The FBI and Seattle Safe Streets Task Force are on the watch for a masked man believed to be the perpetrator of four bank robberies dating back to October 16.
One of those robberies was at HomeStreet Bank on 15th Avenue Northwest in Ballard.
The police report states that on November 4 the suspect walked into the bank wearing a Halloween mask. The teller told him to take off the mask and then the suspect pointed a gun at her. He told her to give him all the money, and then went behind the counter and grabbed some cash and fled. Officers searched the area but did not find the suspect.
Other robberies include:
Oct. 16 — Chase Bank on 35th Avenue Northeast.
Oct. 30 — Key Bank on 35th Avenue Northeast.
Nov. 14 — Key Bank on Northeast Ravenna Boulevard.
Seattle Times reported that man has been named “The Man in the Rubber Mask.” FBI say that in each of the four robberies the man is wearing different masks and conceals himself wearing hats, heavy clothing and gloves. The man is armed with a handgun.
FBI state the man is in his late 50s and around 5-feet-5.
Readers with information regarding these crimes are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 will be offered for eligible callers. Callers may remain anonymous.
