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Bandit strikes twice at same bank

The same man who robbed a United Bank of Philadelphia branch in North Philadelphia Saturday returned and robbed it again yesterday, authorities said.

This image from a bank security camera shows the individual wanted in connection with a robbery yesterday morning at the United Bank of Philadelphia Progress Plaza branch at 1501 N. Broad St.
This image from a bank security camera shows the individual wanted in connection with a robbery yesterday morning at the United Bank of Philadelphia Progress Plaza branch at 1501 N. Broad St.Read moreFBI

The same man who robbed a United Bank of Philadelphia branch in North Philadelphia Saturday returned and robbed it again yesterday, authorities said.

And, the FBI says it believes he is the same bandit who hit another United Bank branch in University City on Tuesday.

In the latest stickup, the man entered the Progress Plaza branch at 1501 North Broad Street about 10:05 yesterday ad threatened the teller with a handgun. He left with an undisclosed amount of money.

He gave the tellers notes indicating he had a gun in the previous robberies, but did not brandish a weapon, the FBI said.

The suspect is described as a black male in his late 20s. between 5'6" and 5'8" tall.

The FBI has classified the thief as a serial robber and ask anyone with information to call the agency at 215-418-4000.