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More from Other NewsFederal investigators believe the man who robbed a Thousand Oaks bank Wednesday is a serial offender they have nicknamed the Irreconcilable Differences Bandit.
The bandit struck about 1:17 p.m. at the Bank of America at 954 S. Westlake Blvd., Ventura County Sheriff's Department officials said.
The robber walked up to a teller and passed a note indicating he had a gun and wanted money, said Det. Eric Buschow.
The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money and the robber left the bank, Buschow said.
No weapon was seen and no one was injured during the robbery.
Based on surveillance video of the robber and his mode of operation, federal investigators concluded he is the same individual they have linked to 11 bank robberies since 2006, Buschow said.
The suspect has hit banks in cities including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Torrance, according to a press release from the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Investigators are calling the suspect the Irreconcilable Differences Bandit because during a robbery in December he told the teller he was going through a divorce and needed help wiring money.
The bandit is described as a man in his mid 40s or 50s who weighs between 150 and 175 pounds.
Sheriff's officials are asking anyone with information about the robber to call Det. Jon Smith at (805)494-8216 or Special Agent Derrel Craig at 677-7348.
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