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Phony-nosed robber strikes again at St. Louis Park bank
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- Updated: August 16, 2012 - 7:05 AM
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A suspected serial bank robber -- sporting his trademark fake nose -- on Wednesday struck a St. Louis Park bank branch for the second time, the FBI said.
The holdup is the latest of many recent bank robberies in metro-area grocery stores that authorities "are reviewing ... to determine if this person is responsible," said FBI spokesman Kyle Loven.
The other robberies since late March occurred in Minneapolis, Fridley, Maple Grove, Plymouth and at the same St. Louis Park Byerly's as Wednesday's, according to Minneapolis police.
Wednesday's holdup occurred about 10 a.m. at a U.S. Bank inside the Byerly's near Hwy. 100 and Excelsior Boulevard, according to the FBI. The man showed the teller a handgun, demanded cash and left on foot.
He was described as black with a light complexion, about 6 feet, 2 inches tall and roughly 220 pounds. Along with the fake nose, the robber had on makeup, a black baseball cap, a dark jacket and a dark shirt.
The FBI asked that anyone with information call them at 763-569-8000 or St. Louis Park police at 952-924-2600.
The robber wore a fake nose in three of the previous heists and had on the same clothing in two, according to police. He's also shown a handgun at times.
Until Wednesday's holdup, the robber has made dapper fashion choices, including a fedora, dress shirts, cuff links, dress slacks, a suit or sport coat, and a long-sleeve V-neck sweater.
PAUL WALSH
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