Granddad Bandit

The Granddad Bandit (also known as the Grandpa Bandit[1]) is a serial bank robber, notable for both his age and proficiency at robbing banks. From 2008 to 2010, he robbed at least 21 banks in the Eastern and Central United States.[2][3] He was nicknamed the "Granddad Bandit" because of his age, appearance, and manner of dress. He robs bank by handing a note demanding cash to the teller.[4] He did not use a disguise during the robberies other than sometimes wearing a hat. He was wanted in 12 states and by the FBI. He surrendered peacefully on August 13, 2010 after a 6-hour standoff with police and FBI agents. He was positively identified as 52-year-old Michael Francis Mara.[5] At 18, Mara was convicted of embezzlement, grand larceny and other charges. He also pretended to be a sheriff when he rented a car but never returned it. In 1985, he robbed a bank in California. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison on May 11, 2011.

References
  1. Baker, Robert A. (1 June 2010). "FBI: 'Grandpa Bandit' now tied to 21 bank robberies, including one in Syracuse". Syracuse.
  2. "'Granddad Bandit' Suspected In 21 Robberies". WSBTV. Archived from the original on June 5, 2010.
  3. "'Granddad Bandit,' No Geezer, May Have Hit 21 Banks". AOL News. Archived from the original on June 5, 2010.
  4. "'Granddad Bandit' on loose, FBI says - CNN.com". edition.cnn.com. November 4, 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  5. ""Grandad Bandit" Accused of Robbing 25 Banks in 13 States Arrested". FBI. August 11, 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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