FBI seeks information on "Bounty Bandit" robber

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - FBI agents are seeking information on a suspect who has robbed seven banks in Indiana and Illinois.

The FBI gave the suspect the nickname, "The Bounty Bandit" because he passes a demand note to the victim bank tellers using a paper towel.

Police said the suspect is described as:

• Black male
• 5’10” – 6’
• 180 to 190 pounds
• Dark complexion
• Around 30 to 40 years old

According to police, he may also be driving a white or light tan Buick Rendezvous.

The following robberies are attributed to the suspect:

Date                        Bank                       Location

10/03/2009        Chase Bank                 Merrillville, IN

12/16/2009        TCF Bank                     Alsip, IL

02/10/2010        TCF Bank                      Oaklawn, IL

03/20/2010         Fifth Third Bank           Munster, IN

10/02/2012          TCF Bank                     Munster, IN

10/11/2012          Chase Bank                 Merrillville, IN

10/30/2012          TCF Bank(attempt)     South Holland, IL

10/31/2012          TCF Bank                      Lansing, IL

If you have any information about the "Bounty Bandit," call police.