Alleged “Sticky Note Bandit,” Accused of Serial Bank Robberies, Apprehended by Texas Law Enforcement
In a swift operation, law enforcement agencies in Texas, including the FBI, have successfully apprehended an alleged serial bank robber known as the “Sticky Note Bandit.” The individual in question, Gaibreal Tariq Bell, was taken into custody on a Friday and is now facing state-level charges for a series of four bank robberies that unfolded across the Houston, Texas area within a two-week span in July.
Throughout these incidents, Bell adopted a disguise, portraying a female persona. For the majority of the robberies, he sported a black wig, a blue medical mask, black sunglasses, a green women’s sweater, black ballet flats, and carried a black purse.
The initial recorded occurrence of the “Sticky Note Bandit” was on July 5 at around 1:30 p.m., when Bell, attired as a woman, reportedly entered the Hancock Whitney Bank. According to federal authorities, Bell approached a bank teller and handed over a threatening note, conspicuously written on a sticky note, demanding a sum of money.
Continuing his alleged spree, Bell targeted a Wells Fargo Bank in Houston on July 11, precisely at 12:09 p.m. Employing the same modus operandi, he handed the teller a sticky note containing a cash demand. However, on this occasion, the teller quickly retreated to a secure area, causing Bell to flee without obtaining any money.
A third incident ensued on July 13, this time at another Wells Fargo Bank around 3:30 p.m. As before, Bell approached the teller, providing them with a sticky note detailing his request for money. This time, he managed to depart the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The final reported robbery allegedly transpired at a Bank of America branch in Houston under remarkably similar circumstances as the previous instances, as detailed by the FBI.
Bell’s arrest marks a significant step forward in resolving these ongoing bank robbery cases. His apprehension is a testament to the effective coordination and collaboration between various law enforcement agencies in Texas. The swift action taken by these dedicated professionals has led to the capture of an individual believed to be responsible for a string of bank robberies that had alarmed the community.
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