'Bully Bandit' strikes again, hitting bank in Berwyn
1:29PM Monday
February 11, 2013

(BERWYN) The so-called "Bully Bandit," who is suspecting of robbing as many as eight banks since late November, struck again Monday morning when he hit a west suburban Chase bank branch.

The robbery occurred at 10:30 a.m. at the Chase branch at 6532 W. Cermak Rd. in Berwyn, FBI spokeswoman Joan Hyde said.


A bank robbery occurred today at about 10:30 a.m. at the Chase Bank branch located at 6532 West Cermak in Berwyn. The robber, previously dubbed the “Bully Bandit,” is believed to be responsible for up to eight Chicago area robberies dating back to November 28, 2012. - Media advisory from SA Joan Hyde, FBI Chicago Media Coordinator


The robber pushed a bank customer to get to the teller window, according to statement from Hyde. He then demanded money, but before the teller could respond, he reached across the counter and grabbed cash the teller was handling for the customer who was pushed.

The robber then fled on foot and was last seen heading west on Cermak. A weapon was displayed but no one was injured, Hyde said.

The suspect was wearing a black hat, gray coat, and had most of his face covered with a black scarf, Hyde said.

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