‘Wave cap bandit’ sought after multiple bank robberies

The FBI has dubbed him the “wave cap bandit,” and an official says the man has robbed or attempted to rob six banks in metro Atlanta in the past two months.

His crime spree began Aug. 8 at a Wells Fargo Bank in the 11000 block of Tara Boulevard in Lovejoy, FBI spokesman Stephen Emmett said Tuesday in a news release.

He went on to rob or attempt to rob:

• a Fayetteville SunTrust Bank at 1330 Ga. 85 North on Aug. 9;
• a Riverdale JPMorgan Chase Bank at 7145 Ga. 85 on Sept. 18;
• a Riverdale SunTrust Bank at 7575 Ga. 85 on Sept. 28;
• a Fayetteville Bank of America on Oct. 18 (attempted);
• a Union City JPMorgan Chase at 4550 Jonesboro Road on Monday.

The man, believed to be in his mid-30s, has a medium to stocky build and often wears shorts, sunglasses and a wave cap.

A woman who stood with the man during Monday’s robbery at a teller station is not believed to be part of the robbery, Emmett said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by calling 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.