Crime & Safety
Serial Bank Robber Hits Sixth Arlington Bank
Security cameras capture clearest images of suspect yet.
Security cameras captured the clearest images yet of a suspected serial bank robber who has held up six Arlington banks in three months -- including one this week.
"Exactly," said Arlington County Police Detective Crystal Nosal. "Somebody's got to know who he is."
The latest heist came at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at the BB&T at .
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The man entered the bank, announced he was robbing it, and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to a police statement. Nosal would not say how much money he got away with, citing department policy.
He did not imply he had a weapon. No one was injured, Nosal said.
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Of the six banks local and federal investigators believe was robbed by this man, two robberies have been at repeat locations -- .
Investigators are looking for a white man with brown hair, about 50 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a thin build. At the time of the most recent robbery, he wore a gray T-shirt, khaki pants, a brown belt, a light hat and sunglasses.
Police are asking anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect's identity to call the department's tip line at 703-228-4242, or Detective Donald Fortunato at 703-228-4197. Or, email Fortunato at dfortunato@arlingtonva.us.
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