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A bank robber has hit at least nine banks, making off with more than $400,000.  WANTED: the cowboy boot bandit Suspect: Gender: Male CASE DETAILS  Composite sketch of the bandit On September 19 th , 1987, a well-dressed man entered a bank in Spokane, Washington, pulled a gun on a teller, and announced he was holding up the bank. He showed the terrified bank employees a police scanner, and claimed that he would know if they tried to alert the police. The robber ordered everyone into the vault, then followed them in. He forced a teller to empty the cash drawers until she had turned over $100,000. When he fled, he left no fingerprints, and even managed to avoid being photographed. Almost a year later, the same bandit stole $14,000 from another Spokane bank. According to FBI Agent Steven L. Pomerantz, this time, he got an unexpected surprise:
 He was finally captured on tape After another robbery three months later, bank employees were able to create composites of the bandit. However, the sketches were no substitute for photographs. Amazingly, the robber had managed to avoid all of the cameras in all of the banks. But, early the next summer, his luck changed. This time, frightened but quick-thinking bank tellers took a chance. One of the tellers asked that we conceal her identity:
 His last known heist Not only was the silent alarm activated, but the bank’s surveillance camera was also triggered. For the first time, the robber was caught on film. Agent Pomerantz said it was the break they were hoping for:
The Cowboy Bandit remains at large. Watch this case now on Amazon Prime in season three with Robert Stack and in season five with Dennis Farina. Also available on YouTube with Dennis Farina. Various seasons available now on Hulu. SUBMIT A TIP[/su_button |
John C
How in the world come there be no leads here? This guy lived 40 something years and had to interact with thousands of people but no one recognizes that photo?
Malong Asdic
C’mon now, you know what statue of limitations are huh mate
Trent
They ended tying a guy to this crime but he killed himself before he could be arrested. This one can be moved over to solved. https://www.forensicmag.com/585207-Cowboy-Hat-Bandit-ID-ed-after-19-Years-But-Dies-Before-Arrest/
Kevin
That was a different guy, same crime name.
N.
I doubt he still lives in Spokane, but my guess is he will live around Washington area.
Brad
I’m not trying to be negative but I doubt the police are still searching for this guy.
Anonymous
I get he was born in 1947, 6ft 1 in, (in the last case I spoke about, a part /some, 3, of law enforcement local, at least one has destroyed evidence ) I get some of the money is buried in the Ground, I get he drove many miles to the banks, I get he is a land developer. he is currently in development of a major road and a road, first road going left.
Bandit
He’s no longer wanted since the statue of limitations
chanita
what in the world? this is not a rodeo if you wanna rob somebody the go to a porta jon and use the bathroom!
Rick the Rooler
He was a bank employee(probably a manager) with a gambling addiction. He eventually got caught stealing money. Got fired.He couldn’t get another job in the banking field so he tried a one off and robbed a bank. He knew the camera layouts (Security systems guys?)so he avoided detection. Probably has a few drinks before he goes in to steel himself (which explains the sloppiness with the paint bomb and the silent alarm). After he pulls off a job he goes straight to the airport to go to Las Vegas for some gambling, drinking, and whoring. Eventually the money runs out so its time to rob again. He didn’t plan on doing this regularly but it has been easier than he tought.
Could it be a “SHE” instead of a he?
Anonymous
could he have born in 62
survivor of one of your robberies
this man is a sociopath who is unneccessarily brutal to his victims. he ruins lives and livliehoods. people who are unlucky enough to have him cross their paths do not come out unscathed. he is a life destroyer. 25 years later this is my goodbye to you! after years of terror i am moving on! you have no power over me. i am moving on with jesus christ, my lord and savior, he has the power. hoping you do the same. your lack of faith in the love of the lord has led you down a destructive, hurtful path. sincerely, THE WOMEN OF SECURITY PACIFIC BANK AT 8002 pacific avenue tacoma wa!
Andrew Q
Has anybody in any banks seen this man coming into the bank where you are? Please call the police as soon as possible.