Salt Lake City police seek help finding "Ski Bum Bandit"

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The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify and locate a man — dubbed "The Ski Bum Bandit" — who is suspected of robbing five banks in Salt Lake County during the past two months.

The suspect has robbed the following banks:

— University Federal Credit Union, 7220 S. Highland Drive, on Jan. 24

— Health Care Credit Union, 769 E. South Temple, on Feb. 4

— University Federal Credit Union, 3088 S. 1300 East, on Feb. 19

— Zions Bank, 7015 S. Highland Drive, on Feb. 22

— University Federal Credit Union, 7720 S. Highland Drive, on March 11

The suspect is described as white male of average height and weight. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone who may know the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call (801) 799-3000. Anonymous tips may be sent by text to 274637. Please start your text with TIPSLCPD, which routes it to the police department. Then include any relevant information. Reference: case #14-19202.