A group of bank robbers the FBI have dubbed the "High Jumper Bandits" is believed to have struck again last week. The crew, who impressed the FBI with their ability to leap over bank counters, is now believed to be behind a rash of robberies in San Francisco and San Mateo counties over the last few months.
The latest robbery took place on Thursday afternoon, when a group described as three men between the ages of 20 and 35 entered a First Republic Bank at 6001 Geary Blvd., brandished at least one handgun, and demanded money from the bank tellers. One bank employee was struck in the head during Thursday's robbery. The suspects wore jackets, gloves. and hats to conceal their identities.
The FBI has now connected the the group's to five separate bank heists since April, four in San Francisco alone. The Wells Fargo Bank at 725 Irving St. was hit on April 19, followed by the Metropolitan Bank at 1351 Powell St. and a Cathay Bank in Millbrae, both on June 3.
A Bank of America at 1007 Taraval St. was robbed on June 6.
The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the FBI.
