The so-called “envelope bandit” is on the radar today with a news conference to try to catch the five-time bank job guy. He has hit that many banks mostly just outside Toronto to the west but there was one in Etobicoke. The Canadian Bankers Association held a news conference requesting the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the video. It’s worth $10,000 to someone on conviction. The man’s method involves having his face concealed by sunglasses, a scarf and a hat and hood. Still, the images seem pretty good. He hands over a note in an envelope demanding money. The CBA is antsy because they suspect he’s not finished. He is described as 30s, 5’5-5’8, thin build, slight moustache
CONSTRUCTION BANDIT
The Canadian Bankers Association is also offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the so-called “Construction Bandit.” This man robbed three banks in Scarborough in January and in March. He entered the branches with his face concealed by glasses, a hat and hood and presented a note indicating he was armed with a firearm and made a demand for money He has been seen fleeing in an older-model, black, four-door Ford Taurus He is described as white, 40-50s, 6’-6’2″, heavy build.