Month: October 2021

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

PHOENIX, AZ—The “Back Again Bandit” has been identified. On Monday, October 25, 2021, the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force with assistance from the Phoenix Police Department arrested Richard Zumbro, 44, without incident following a bank robbery at U.S. Bank, 1855 North Power Road in Mesa. Zumbro is believed to have committed 23 bank robberies, including:

• December 30, 2020, U.S. Bank inside Fry’s, 9900 South Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona
• January 15, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Fry’s, 9900 South Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona
• January 26, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 4005 East Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona
• February 5, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 4005 East Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona
• March 2, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 4005 East Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona
• April 2, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 3800 West Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, Arizona
• April 30, 2021, Desert Financial Credit Union inside Frys, 985 East  Riggs Road, Chandler, Arizona
• May 6, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 5137 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, Arizona
• June 11, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 3800 West Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, Arizona
• June 25, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Albertsons, 3130 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona
• July 3, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Fry’s, 2858 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande, Arizona
• July 29, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 3800 West Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, Arizona
• August 14, 2021, Desert Financial Credit Union inside Fry’s, 20797 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Arizona
• August 31, 2021, Desert Financial Credit Union inside Fry’s, 5140 West Baseline Road, Phoenix, Arizona
• September 4, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Fry’s, 2858 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande, Arizona
• September 10, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Smith’s, 2835 South Windmill Lane, Henderson, Nevada
• September 14, 2021, Desert Financial Credit Union inside Fry’s, 15215 North Cotton Lane, Surprise, Arizona
• September 21, 2021, BBVA Compass Bank, 1101 West Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande, Arizona
• October 1, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 9100 North Silverbell Road, Tucson, Arizona
• October 9, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 7110 North Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona
• October 12, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Albertsons, 3130 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona
• October 19, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 5137 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, Arizona
• October 25, 2021, U.S. Bank inside Safeway, 1855 North Power Road, Mesa, Arizona

According to the complaint, in each instance, Zumbro would enter a grocery store, approach the bank inside, and pass a demand note.

No one was physically injured during the bank robberies.

The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force would like to thank all of our local law enforcement partners, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Arizona for their work on this case.

Zumbro has been charged in a federal criminal complaint. A complaint is only an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for Arizona at http://www.azd.uscourts.gov/ or on PACER https://www.pacer.gov/

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, U.S. Border Patrol, and the FBI.

Magistrate Number: 2:21-mj-05252

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

DENVER, CO—The FBI Denver Division will be accepting nominations for the 2022 Citizens Academy through November 30, 2021.

The Citizens Academy gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI, with a goal of raising awareness around the FBI and federal law enforcement, but also to dispel myths and encourage honest dialogue.

“The FBI’s Citizen Academy provides an incredible opportunity for members of the community to better understand the work of the FBI and partner with us in keeping Colorado and Wyoming citizens safe,” said Michael H. Schneider, special agent in charge for the FBI Denver Division. “We are grateful for the work of the Citizens Academy and encourage participants to share the information learned through this experience with family, friends, and neighbors.”

Classes meet one evening per week across eight weeks at the FBI Denver office. Topics may include terrorism, cyber-enabled crime, public corruption, hate crimes, and financial crimes, among others. The session culminates in a “range day,” where participants are brought to the FBI’s shooting range. To graduate from the FBI Citizens Academy, you must attend six of the eight classes.

Attendees must be at least 21 years of age, live and/or work within FBI Denver’s jurisdiction (Colorado/Wyoming), and consent to a limited background check.

To self-nominate or submit a nomination for someone else, visit the following link: https://forms.fbi.gov/fbi-citizens-academy-nomination-form-denver/view.

A panel of FBI employees will review nominations. Selected nominees will be invited to apply. Applicants who pass a background check will be admitted to the 2022 session.

The dates for the Citizens Academy are anticipated to take place from mid-March to mid-May 2022.

Please direct any questions to FBI Denver Community Outreach Specialist Leah Hapner at dn_outreach@fbi.gov or 303-630-6174. To learn about other FBI Denver community outreach programs, please visit https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/community-outreach.