03:46 PM PDT on Thursday, June 10, 2004

By ABE ESTIMADA, kgw.com Staff

A pudgy robber with a penchant for wearing wigs while committing his heists is being sought by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Portland for holding up as many as 10 banks in the past three months.

The "Round Faced Robber" at a bank heist in Woodburn. (FBI/kgw.com Photo)

Dubbed the “Round Faced Robber” by the FBI, the man has stolen money from banks mainly in the Portland metro area. The most recent hit, however, was Tuesday in Woodburn.

The man earned the nickname the “Round Faced Robber” for his distinctive facial characteristics. He is described as a white male. He stands between 5-feet-5 and 5-feet-8 tall and weighs about 200 pounds.

He has dark hair and dark eyes. He’s believed to be in his mid-30s.

In all but the first robbery, he has worn a wig. He’s worn one wig that was “scruffy” and “out of control,” according to Beth Anne Steele, a spokesperson for the FBI. At other times, he’s worn a wig with straight, shoulder-length hair.

The "Round Faced Robber" wearing one of his wigs. (FBI/kgw.com Photo)

The “Round Faced Robber” has never brandished a weapon during his crimes, but tellers told the FBI they believed he was armed.

The FBI asked citizens to call (503) 224-4181 if they have information on this portly criminal.