The FBI has launched a Web site to stem the increase in regional bank robberies, particularly violent heists involving multiple gunmen. The site, bankbandits.org allows the public to check out suspects who were caught on surveillance tape during robberies of banks in D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. The agents hope that the public will recognize the suspect and call or click on a link to report a tip online.

Local police departments have also clicked on the Web site to gather information to help solve three robberies recently, said Special Agent Jeffrey Cisar.