Search Continues for “Loan Ranger” Bandit

UNDATED � The FBI and police in three states are continuing to seek a serial armed bank robber dubbed the �Loan Ranger Bandit.� The suspect is deemed responsible for ten robberies in Tyler and elsewhere in the state, along with Arkansas and Mississippi, from January 2009 till October 2012. The suspect allegedly robbed two Tyler institutions: Altra Federal Credit Union, 5523 Troup Highway, on August 31, 2011; and BBVA Compass 6910 South Broadway Ave., on May 17, 2012. During the robberies, the armed man, who does not attempt to disguise his face, displayed a note demanding 20s, 50s and 100s and received an undisclosed amount of money. To date, no one has been physically harmed, according to KETK.

The robber is described as a white male in his early 30s, approximately 5�7� to 6�0� tall, approximately 200 pounds, with a medium build. He has short light brown hair, wears glasses, and has a small mole or mark just above his right eye on the lower part of his forehead. His varied clothing styles have included athletic wear, jeans, and business attire. He was dubbed the �Loan Ranger Bandit� for the blue Texas Rangers baseball cap he has worn while robbing banking institutions where loans are offered. The suspect may drive a maroon Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck with a thin white pinstripe around the truck bed.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information concerning this case, you�re asked to submit a tip online at: http://tips.fbi.gov or call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.