Authorities are looking for the "Shady Bandit'' a woman who is making a habit of robbing banks inside groceries, racking up her fifth this afternoon at an Andersonville neighborhood Jewel, FBI officials said.
The suspect's latest bank heist happened today when a woman robbed a TCF Bank branch located at 5516 N. Clark Street about 2 p.m., according to the FBI.
The robber, previously dubbed the "Shady Bandit" for her habit of wearing dark sunglasses, is believed to be responsible for at least five robberies including today's since April.
During today's robbery, which occurred just after 2:00 p.m., she wore her signature sunglasses along with a black parka with a fur-lined hood, a black and white patterned knit cap and black gloves, according to the FBI.
She asked for money and left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported.
Other TCF bank robberies she is suspected of robbing since last April:
3531 N. Broadway, on May 21, 2013 at 3:37 p.m.
3531 N. Broadway, on Nov. 20, 2013 at 3:50 p.m.
4355 N. Sheridan Rd., on Feb. 11, 2014 at 2:41 p.m.
5343 N. Broadway on April 26, 2013 at 2:05 p.m.
She is described as a black woman, 5-foot-6 inches to 5-foot-7 inches tall, about 35 years old with a dark complexion. She has worn red shoes, a hat and sunglasses, the FBI said.
Anyone with information should contact the Chicago office of the FBI at 312-421-6700, or local law enforcement.
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