FBI searches for ‘Black & White Sneaker Bandit’ who targeted 8 Orange County banks

The photos show the man dressed in different clothes for each robbery, except for his shoes: black sneakers with white soles.

A man dubbed the “Black & White Sneaker Bandit” was recently seen on camera allegedly robbing at least eight banks across central and north Orange County, according to federal investigators.

The FBI in Los Angeles released images of the man taken from bank security cameras in Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa.

The photos show the man dressed in different clothes for each robbery, except for his shoes: black sneakers with white soles.

A bank robber known as the "Black & White Sneaker Bandit," due to the shoes he wears during robberies, is being sought for at least 8 bank robberies in cities of Fullerton, Huntington Beach & Costa Mesa. If you know this suspect's identity, please call 3104776565. #FugitiveFriday pic.twitter.com/r9o5OWl9PZ

— FBI Los Angeles (@FBILosAngeles) March 5, 2022

The FBI did not respond to a request for comment about the robberies Sunday. It’s not clear when they occurred or whether the alleged robber got away with any money.

It’s also unclear whether the alleged robber was armed during any of the incidents.

However, the FBI asked the public to help them identify the man. They asked anyone with information to call (310) 477-6565.

The new string of robberies comes after the FBI arrested the “green gaiter bandit,” a man accused of robbing four banks in North Orange County in January. The man received the nickname after being spotted on camera wearing a green face-covering in each of the robberies.