FBI seeks 'Bandaged Bandit' behind series of bank robberies

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The covered face of the 'Bandaged Bandit' suspect Photo credit FBI

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The same man has robbed at least seven banks at gunpoint in Chicago and the suburbs over the past month, federal authorities say.

At one point, he was sporting a distinguishing feature.

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The bandit had a large bandage below his left knee. Photo credit FBI

The most recent bank robbery happened Tuesday at a TCF branch in Elmhurst, the FBI said in an advisory asking for the public’s help.

The earliest heist occurred April 7 at a TCF in Arlington Heights.

In the robberies, the suspect showed a weapon and demanded money, the FBI.

The suspect has been dubbed the "Bandaged Bandit" for wearing a bandage wrap just below the left knee.

Featured Image Photo Credit: FBI