[July 28, 2010] FBI: Credit union hold-up may be work of serial robber Tweet Jul 28, 2010 (The Spokesman-Review - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A masked gunman believed to have robbed five banks since December may have struck again today. A noon-hour armed robbery at the Indian Trail branch of the Spokane Teacher Credit Union is similar to others heists attributed to a man who usually flees on a bicycle, which employees said happened today. "It's likely to be the same individual, although we are still actively investigating," said FBI supervisory senior resident agent Frank Harrill. The suspect serial robber last struck May 25 at U.S. Bank, 621 E. 30th Ave., about 11:30 a.m., prompting lockdowns at nearby Sacajawea Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. The crime spree is believed to have begun Dec. 22 at Sterling Savings Bank, 3000 S. Grand Blvd., then continued Feb. 13 and April 19 at Chase Bank, 2215 W. Northwest Blvd. Then on May 18, the gunman wore a motorcycle helmet and forced an employee at Chase Bank, 3007 E. 57th Ave., to the floor at gunpoint. Witnesses in at least one of the robberies said the man appeared to be familiar with how banks operate and knew which cash drawers to request. The robber is described as white, 6-feet tall, in his 30s with a thin-to-medium build and fair complexion. "We could certainly appreciate any public assistance," Harrill said. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI's Spokane office at (509) 747-5195, extension 2. If it's after hours, call (206) 622-0460. To see more of The Spokesman-Review, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.spokesman.com. Copyright (c) 2010, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For more information about the content services offered by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT), visit www.mctinfoservices.com, e-mail [email protected], or call 866-280-5210 (outside the United States, call +1 312-222-4544). [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]