'Too Tall Bandit' Strikes Again: FBI Searching For Mysterious Bank Robber

The mysterious serial bank robber known by authorities as the "Too Tall Bandit" has struck again, this time robbing a bank in Etowah. The unknown suspect has reportedly robbed 16 banks across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee over the past decade, but authorities still have not clue as to his identity.

Robbies attributed to the bandit date back to November 2009 in White House, Tennessee. Other robberies also tend to take place in November. After a nearly two-year hiatus, the bandit returned to his ways, robbing First Bank in Brevard, North Carolina, on November 6 and United Community Bank in Etowah on November 27.

The FBI Charlotte field office released video from his recent robberies in the hopes someone can identify him.

The FBI describes the suspect as a while male, approximately 40 years old, between 6 foot and 6-foot-6-inches tall, and weighing between 210 and 250 pounds. They also say the bandit speaks with a deep voice and walks with a limp on his right leg.

In past robberies, the criminal has heavily disguised himself in a mask, coat, and gloves. Armed with a black handgun, the FBI said he often jumps over the bank teller's counter. ABC News reports that the bandit has "a collection of Halloween-type masks" that he uses in his crimes.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for help identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-CALL FBI (1-800-225-5324).

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