Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest of "Boonie Hat Bandit"

John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, St. Louis Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced that a bank robber targeting banks in the St. Louis area, known as the "Boonie Hat Bandit," is now believed to be responsible for 11 bank robberies.

The "Bandit" is believed to have robbed the Bank of America, 2412 Taylor Road, Wildwood, at approximately 3 p.m. on August 29, 2008. The "Bandit" fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The "Boonie Hat Bandit" is further described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, approximately 45 to 50 years old. The "Bandit" wore a white dress shirt, dark blazer, and eye glasses. The suspect was nicknamed the "Boonie Hat Bandit" due to his use of a military style hat in two robberies, commonly called a boonie hat. Surveillance photographs of the latest robbery are attached to this release.

The FBI is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this offender. Anyone with information concerning these robberies is requested to call the St. Louis FBI Office at 314-231-4324 or Crimestoppers at 1- 866-371-TIPS.

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