Month: March 2021

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the Piggy Bank Bandit, who is suspected of robbing four banks since December 1, 2020. The most recent bank robbery occurred on Friday, February 26, 2021. The robberies took place in Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, and Gilbert, Arizona.

Photos of the suspect and details of the bank robberies can be found here (click on the photos to enlarge): https://bankrobbers.fbi.gov/robbers-container/2020-12-04.0719855265

The suspect was dubbed the Piggy Bank Bandit because he or she left with coin rolls from one of the robberies.

It is unknown if the subject is male or female. The subject appears to have a tattoo on the left side of their neck, as seen in the December 1 photo.

During each of the robberies, the unknown subject approached a teller and presented a demand note. No one was injured.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect should contact the FBI Phoenix Field Office at 623-466-1999, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. You may also contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).

The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of the Phoenix Police Department, Peoria Police Department, Scottsdale Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office FATE team, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and the FBI.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

The Jeepers Bandits have been identified. Three men have been arrested on charges related to the armed robberies, including:

• Noel Aragon, 22
• Dakota Jones, 20
• Justin Krause, 20

No one was physically injured during the robberies.

The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance with this case along with the Phoenix Police Department and Glendale Police for their work.

This case will be prosecuted through the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Per policy, the FBI does not release booking photos.

The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of the Phoenix Police Department, Peoria Police Department, Scottsdale Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office FATE team, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and the FBI.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

PHOENIX, AZ—The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify the “Jeepers Bandits”, four men who are believed to have committed six armed robberies in Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona, since November 27, 2020. The most recent robbery occurred December 4, 2020. 

The Jeepers Bandits earned their nickname due to their appearance and attire which is similar to Shaggy Rogers from Scooby-Doo who frequently said “jeepers.” The four men target mostly smoke shops, but they have also robbed a Cold Stone Creamery.

During the robberies the suspects enter the businesses and go to the counter, acting as if they are customers. They wait for other customers to leave—then two of the subjects pull out guns and point them at employees. The suspects demand money be placed into a bag, then they leave.

Suspect one is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25-years-old, 5’6” to 5’8” and 200 to 220 pounds, stocky build and black hair. He has worn a baseball hat, blue sweatshirt or black t-shirt with “Metallica” on the front, a face mask, and clear latex gloves. He is armed with a black handgun.

Suspect two is described as a white male, 20 to 25-years-old, 5’9” to 6’0″, 160 to 170 pounds, thin build and brown hair. He has worn a baseball hat, American flag gaiter-style mask, and orange gloves. He is armed with a black handgun.

Suspect three is described as a Hispanic male with black hair, early 20’s, 5’10”, 160 pounds. He wore red shoes, jeans, and a Bronco’s sweatshirt.

Suspect four is described as a Hispanic male with black hair in his early 20’s. He’s 5’8” to 5’10”, 225 pounds. He has worn a red University of Arizona sweatshirt, blue shorts, and an American flag mask.

No one has been injured during the robberies.

Anyone with information about this robbery suspect is asked to call the FBI at 623-466-1999, Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377), or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of the Phoenix Police Department, Peoria Police Department, Scottsdale Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office FATE team, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and the FBI.