FBI looking for ‘Back Again Bandit’ who repeatedly robbed 2 Valley banks

PHOENIX — The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of repeatedly robbing two Valley banks since December.

Dubbed the “Back Again Bandit,” the thief has struck five times at two banks within Fry’s and Safeway grocery stores in Tempe and Phoenix.

Authorities say the suspect robbed a US Bank location inside a Tempe Fry’s grocery store near Rural and Ray roads twice — once in December and once in January.

He has since robbed a US Bank inside a Phoenix Safeway grocery store near Chandler Boulevard and 40th Street three times — once in January, once in February and the latest on March 2.

No one has been injured during the robberies, officials say.

The suspect is described as a white male between 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9, 180 to 210 pounds and 30 to 39 years old.

He has been seen wearing tan pants, a dark-colored long-sleeved shirt, a multi-colored hat, latex gloves, and a face mask, authorities said.

The “Back Again Bandit” is considered to be armed and dangerous, as demand notes given to bank tellers implied the presence of a firearm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI’s Phoenix Field Office at 623-466-1999, Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or submit tips online.

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