‘North Center Bandit’ strikes Chase Bank branch

A man dubbed the “North Center Bandit” after robbing at least three banks in that neighborhood robbed another bank Tuesday, according to the FBI.

The most recent robbery happened at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday at the Chase Bank branch at 3335 N. Ashland, according to the FBI. The suspect, wearing a black suit, entered the bank, passed the teller a note and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to Chicago Police. He had no weapon and no one was hurt.

Authorities think the same man robbed another Chase branch at 3339 W. Belmont at 4:06 p.m. on Sept. 25, according to the FBI. He is also suspected in robberies at the Chase branch at 3335 N. Ashland Ave. on Aug. 27, and the PNC Bank branch at 4201 N. Lincoln Ave. on Aug 21.

The suspect is described as a white man 25-35, between 6-feet and 6-feet-2 and 180-210 pounds, authorities said.

He hasn’t shown a weapon during any of the robberies, but the FBI warns he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information should call the FBI at (312) 421-6700.