Photos: FBI offering 2k for identification of ‘Tan Pants Bandit’

The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are seeking public assistance to identify the “Tan Pants Bandit,” who robbed the First Financial Credit Union of Rio Rancho at approximately 5:15 p.m. on March 4.

“The suspect entered the Credit Union, demanded money from the teller. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect,” it reads in a release.

Suspect’s description:

• Sex: Male
• Race: White
• Height: Approximately 5’7”
• Build: stocky
• Clothing: Black hat, Black face mask, Black hoodie, tan pants

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300.