'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.
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A man who authorities have dubbed as the "Same-Coat Bandit" may be responsible for both Wednesday's robbery at Reliance Bank, 8083 Watson Rd., and Friday's robbery of Regions Bank, 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. A few days later the same man apparently robbed the Reliance branch around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. 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:
- 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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Reliance Bank
8083 Watson Rd, Saint Louis, MO -
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Regions Bank
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