FBI SEEKING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING “GOOFY HAT BANDIT” WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH 24 BANK ROBBERIES IN PAST YEAR The FBI is seeking the public’s help in identifying the “Goofy Hat Bandit,” a male bank robber who is believed to be responsible for up to as many as two dozen bank robberies in Southern California since October 2005. The Goofy Hat Bandit robbed the City National Bank on 3500 West Olive Avenue in Burbank, California, as recently as yesterday. The Burbank robbery occurred at approximately 11:00a.m, which is consistent with the Goofy Hat Bandit’s normal modus operandi, which is to rob mid-day or before noon . The Goofy Hat Bandit presents a note to the victim teller during his robberies and asks for 100s, 50s and 20s. In some cases, the Goofy Hat Bandit instructs the victim teller to go to the back of the bank. During yesterday’s Burbank robbery, the bank robber presented the note, took it back, and then orally demanded more $100s. When he exited the bank lobby doors, the bandit ran in a southern direction along the side the bank and was seen getting into a waiting vehicle driven by a getaway driver. There is no further description of the bandit’s accomplice. The Goofy Hat Bandit is further described as follows: Age:  40-50 Height:  6'0" – 6’2” Weight: 180-190, muscular build Race: White or light-skinned black Hat:  Various: fisherman’s hat (described as black and tan), baseball cap or fedora-style hat Glasses: Large prescription glasses Clothing:  Dress buttoned-down shirt, dress pants or dark The Goofy Hat Bandit has been linked by FBI agents and police detectives to 24 bank robberies all over Los Angeles County; including in Century City, Encino, Universal City, West Covina, Beverly Hills, Seal Beach, Van Nuys, El Segundo, Glendale, Burbank and other areas. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the Goofy Hat Bandit is urged to contact the FBI or their local law enforcement agency immediately. In Los Angeles, the FBI may be contacted 24 Hours a day at 310 477-6565. Information will be afforded confidentiality.   ### Contact: FBI Press Office: 310 996-3343, 310 996-3804, 310 996-4402