FBI says 'Dapper Desperado' bank robber could be in San Antonio

Robber earned his nickname by wearing suit or blazer during crimes

SAN ANTONIO – A Texas bank robber dubbed the "Dapper Desperado" by the FBI could be in the San Antonio area.

The man robbed a Comerica Bank in Houston on Aug. 29 and then a Wells Fargo Bank in Victoria on Aug. 31.

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In the Houston robbery, the man wore an oversized brown suit, an oversized light blue dress shirt, gray Converse sneakers and reflective sunglasses.

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In the Victoria robbery, the man wore a red hat, red T-shirt, blue jeans and a gray blazer.

The FBI said the man could be in the San Antonio or Austin area.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the FBI Houston Field Office at (713) 693-5000. There is a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

 


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