Redmond police and three other agencies working to catch 'Duct Tape Bandit;' up to $8,000 reward being offered

With four banks robbed in less than three months, the Edmonds, Poulsbo, Redmond and Stanwood police departments are collaborating to "stick it" to a bank robber dubbed the "Duct Tape Bandit" and are asking the community for help.

A reward of up to $8,000 is being offered for any tips that lead to an arrest and charging of the suspect.

The male suspect robbed the following banks on the following dates:

• Whidbey Island Bank in Stanwood on May 24
• Key Bank  in Poulsbo on June 7
• Wells Fargo in Edmonds on June 20
• First Citizens Bank in Redmond on Aug. 8

In all four robberies, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money that he put into a white cloth bag. He assaulted a customer and employee in Stanwood.

The suspect is described as a white male in his mid 20s with short, light brown hair, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and a think to medium build. He has also been seen wearing black tape over his nose and may have a tattoo on the inside of his left leg.

Anyone with information that can help identify the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible to receive a cash reward of $1,000 if the tip leads to an arrest and charges of this suspect. Wells Fargo is offering an additional cash reward of up to $5,000 and First Citizens Bank is offering up to $,2000 if the information leads to a capture and conviction of the suspect.

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