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Wigout Bandit Wanted

The search is on for the so called “Wigout Bandit.The FBI gave that name to a banker robber caught on tape wearing a variety of wigs under hats.The Wigout Bandit used a note to demand cash at two banks in Ventura and one in Oxnard this month. The first robbery happened at the Bank of the West on Esplanade Drive in Oxnard, August 13th.Three days later the same suspect robbed the US Bank inside Vons on Telegraph Road in Ventura.A third robbery occurred at the Chase Bank on Victoria Avenue in Ventura last Thursday.The FBI is asking anyone with information to call the police or Crime Stoppers.Ventura County CrimestoppersVentura County Crimestoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Text “BUSTED” and a message to CRIMES (274637)or log onto: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

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