FBI Seeking Serial Bank Robber Known As ‘Sweatpant Bandit’

A woman wearing sweats is wanted for five bank robberies across the Oklahoma City metro. The local FBI office is asking for the public’s help identifying the “Sweatpant Bandit.”

Local FBI agents are working with Oklahoma City and Edmond police to identify the serial bank robber. They want to catch her before she strikes again.

“We’re really trying to get her off the streets,” said Andrea Anderson, FBI Oklahoma City Public Affairs Specialist.

Anderson said the "Sweatpant Bandit’s" robbery spree began last December and most recently at a Bank of Oklahoma on Hefner Road and north Rockwell last month.

“She’s been identified at five locations across the metro,” said Anderson. “Spanning Warr Acres to Bethany to Oklahoma City and here in Edmond twice.”

Anderson said the casually dressed bank robber will be easy to spot if she walks into a bank this time of year.

“It’s warm outside, so if somebody comes into your bank fully dressed in sweatpant attire from head to toe,” said Anderson, “Heavy sweatpant attire including a hood over her head and dark sunglasses. That would be a tell-tale sign or red flag.”

The suspect has never shown a weapon during the robberies but used the same approach during the crimes.              

“She plays the role of an aggressor,” said Anderson. “She comes in and makes a verbal demand and leaves with an undisclosed amount.”

Agents said the suspect has been described as possibly 30 to 40 years of age, thin build, dark hair and has been seen carrying a blue and white floral print bag.

One of the targeted banks is now offering the public a sizable reward.

“If there’s information that leads directly to an arrest and conviction of a suspect,” said Anderson. “MidFirst Bank which has actually been the victim of two of her robberies, they are offering a $5,000 reward.”

According to the report, the suspect known as the “Sweatpant Bandit” is believed to be responsible for the following bank robberies:

• December 12, 2018 - MidFirst Bank at 5801 Northwest 39th Expressway, Warr Acres, Oklahoma.
• January 15, 2019 - MidFirst Bank at 3232 South Broadway, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• February 28, 2019 - MidFirst Bank at 3232 South Broadway, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• April 9, 2019 - IBC Bank at 4902 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
• May 14, 2019 - Bank of Oklahoma at 10912 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Individuals with information may call the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office at (405) 290-7770. Tips may also be submitted anonymously online at tips.fbi.gov.