A serial bank robber, dubbed the "Sticky Note Bandit," has hit a fourth bank in the Houston area within a two-week span, according to the FBI. The suspect, a male disguised as a woman, uses threatening notes written on sticky notes to demand cash from tellers.
The most recent robbery occurred at a Bank of America on San Felipe Street. The suspect entered dressed as a female, presented a sticky note demand to a teller, and successfully obtained an undisclosed amount of money. This follows a string of similar incidents. The first took place on July 5th at a Hancock Whitney bank, where the suspect also made off with cash. A second attempt at a Wells Fargo bank in east Houston last week was unsuccessful. The teller, upon seeing the note, retreated to a secure area, and the suspect fled empty-handed. A third successful robbery occurred at a different Wells Fargo in southwest Houston.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in any of the robberies. The FBI has released images of the suspect, described as a Black male, approximately 5'8" tall with a thin to medium build. In the robberies, he was seen wearing a black wig, black sunglasses, a blue medical mask, a green women's sweater, black women's ballet flats, and carrying a black purse.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts to contact the FBI Houston field office at 713-693-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
