The FBI and local police are searching for the serial bank robber who they say struck Arlington banks four times in the past two months, including hitting a BB&T on Lee Highway twice. The man entered the BB&T at 5515 Lee Highway at about 2 p.m. on Thursday. He said he was robbing the bank before getting away with the cash. The day before, the same man hit a Wachovia near the Clarendon Metro and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. During both robberies, he fled on foot.
The man is linked to two other hold-ups earlier this summer. Police believe he is behind the robbery of two Arlington BB&T banks: the branch at 3001 Washington Blvd. on June 6, and on June 16 the Lee Highway branch that he hit again last week.
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During each of the heists, the man has implied he has a weapon, but has not displayed a handgun, according to police reports. No one has been injured during the spree.
The robber wore a red wig to conceal his identity during the first heist, but has opted for a hat for the past three robberies. At the time of the most recent robbery, the man wore a lime green shirt, white cap and classes. The robber is described as a 6-feet tall, in his late 50s, weighing about 180 pounds.
Anyone with information on the robberies should call the Arlington Police Department’s tip line at 703-228-4242 or Detective Donald Fortunato at 703-228-4197. Email Fortunato at [email protected].
