The FBI's quest to identify a trio of bank robbers in Denver, known as the "One-hit Wonders," has led to a public outreach program, urging citizens to aid in spotting the elusive suspects. Following three separate bank heists earlier this year, authorities are circulating clear images of the individuals involved but have yet to secure an identification. The aim is to leverage the power of public vigilance, which has previously proven successful; a recent federal sentencing of the so-called "Penguin Bandit" came on the heels of a tip from an eagle-eyed member of the community. "We know that mobilizing the general public is a powerful crime-fighting tool," said Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek, as per FBI Denver.
Equipped with descriptions and, in one case, a photograph from a CrimeStoppers poster, law enforcement is asking for increased attention from Denver residents. Each suspect has been linked to a single robbery: Suspect 1 targeted the CrossFirst Bank on January 2, while ENT Credit Union and Bank of America felt the presence of Suspects 2 and 3 on January 3 and January 14, respectively. Anyone resembling the suspects described, or caught flaunting new wealth without justification, should be reported. With bank robbery carrying a sentence of up to 20 years per federal offense, these once-in-a-lifetime bank robbers are looking at serious time behind bars.
Suspect 1's robbery took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. at CrossFirst Bank Denver, located on South Ulster St. Details on the other two suspects are more specific. A white male aged 50 to 60 with a large build and glasses is wanted for the second robbery that unfolded at the ENT Credit Union around 5:35 p.m. The third, a limp-walking white female, approximately 5’5” tall and in the 40-50 age range, was seen decked out in a camouflage trapper hat, prescription glasses, a blue coat, and black gloves when she hit Bank of America on South Yosemite St. in Greenwood Village mid-January.
