Posted on 02/04/2005 2:13:29 PM PST by srm913
SpongeBob bandit strikes sixth metro-area bank Published February 4, 2005
An armed robber with a proclivity for the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants struck his sixth bank Wednesday, working at what authorities call a "dramatic" pace and showing dangerous aggression.
The suspect robbed the Hastings TCF Bank branch at Cub Foods, 1729 Marquette Blvd., about 7:10 p.m. He displayed a long-barreled handgun, demanded money and threatened to kill the teller, according to the FBI.
He stashed an undisclosed amount of money in a SpongeBob gift bag and fled on foot.
Authorities believe he is responsible for a string of robberies in the past three months at Cub Foods TCF banks in the St. Paul area.
The suspect has shown a handgun and verbally threatened tellers during each robbery, said FBI spokesman Paul McCabe. He used a SpongeBob bag in his last two robberies, McCabe said.
"We consider him very dangerous," he said. "He's been aggressive in all of [the robberies]."
The suspect is described as a white man in his mid-30s to 40s, 5 foot 10 to 6 feet with a medium build. He has short brown hair, a mustache and a ruddy complexion. He was wearing glasses, a green jacket and a Green Bay Packers cap during Wednesday's robbery.
McCabe said the suspect is currently the metro area's most prolific serial bank robber.
TCF Bank is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 612-376-3200.
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I'll bet the robber's light in the loafers.
Sounds like a job for mermaid man and barnicle boy.
Ok,this is a stick up-your Krabby Patties or your life!
That's so gay. ;)
Spongebob: You can't pin the whole rap on me!
Mr. Krabs: He would have killed me too if you hadn't come along! He's a mad dog!
- From the "Nasty Patty" Episode
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