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Cyborg Bandit caught, wanted for bank robberies in two counties, Kirkland

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Seattle Safe Streets Task Force officers arrested a man whom they believe is both the Cyborg Bandit and the Elephant Man serial bank robbers.

The task force arrested a 44-year-old Everett man immediately after he exited a Key Bank in the University District of Seattle on Feb. 11 shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Task force investigators nicknamed the bank robber, who wore a metallic-like, textured fabric over his face, the Cyborg Bandit because of the materials similar appearance to cyborgs and Cylons in science fiction productions. Investigators nicknamed the bank robber who covered his head with a shirt or other material bearing two small eye holes the Elephant Man Bandit because of the similarity to a character in a movie of the same name. Combining bank robberies attributed to each nicknamed robber, investigators believe the subject in custody may be responsible for 30 bank robberies throughout King and Snohomish Counties, including the Totem Lake Wells Fargo in Kirkland on Nov. 30, 2013.

Through the lengthy, joint investigation with partners across the two counties, investigators identified a van they believed was associated with the Cyborg Bandit. The van with a lone, white, male driver began to drive around the Key Bank on 25th Avenue NE in the University District of Seattle. After two hours of surveillance, he was observed putting on a mask and entering the bank around 2 p.m. Key Bank reported a robbery by a masked man around 4:30 p.m. When the previously observed individual exited the bank, task force agents arrested the man on probable cause.

A search warrant was immediately sought for the subjects North Everett residence. The Everett Police Department served the search warrant at approximately midnight on Feb. 12 with the assistance of the task force and other FBI personnel. Investigators recovered sufficient evidence to support proceeding with the investigation.

The task force continues to investigate the bank robberies attributed to the Cyborg Bandit and/or the Elephant Man.

The bank robberies usually took place in the late afternoon and the subject generally wore latex gloves and covered his face.

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force includes members from the FBI, Auburn Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, King County Sheriffs Office and Seattle Police Department. This joint investigation also combines the investigative and analytic expertise of the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office and Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Shoreline police departments.

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Cyborg Bandit caught, wanted for bank robberies in two counties, three in Bothell

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Seattle Safe Streets Task Force officers arrested a man whom they believe is both the Cyborg Bandit and the Elephant Man serial bank robbers.

The task force arrested a 44-year-old Everett man immediately after he exited a Key Bank in the University District of Seattle on Feb. 11 shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Task force investigators nicknamed the bank robber, who wore a metallic-like, textured fabric over his face, the Cyborg Bandit because of the materials similar appearance to cyborgs and Cylons in science fiction productions. Investigators nicknamed the bank robber who covered his head with a shirt or other material bearing two small eye holes the Elephant Man Bandit because of the similarity to a character in a movie of the same name. Combining bank robberies attributed to each nicknamed robber, investigators believe the subject in custody may be responsible for 30 bank robberies throughout King and Snohomish Counties, including three in Bothell.

All three robberies in Bothell took place at a Whidbey Island Bank with the first occurring on March 29, second on July 5 and third on Oct. 23

Through the lengthy, joint investigation with partners across the two counties, investigators identified a van they believed was associated with the Cyborg Bandit. The van with a lone, white, male driver began to drive around the Key Bank on 25th Avenue NE in the University District of Seattle. After two hours of surveillance, he was observed putting on a mask and entering the bank around 2 p.m. Key Bank reported a robbery by a masked man around 4:30 p.m. When the previously observed individual exited the bank, task force agents arrested the man on probable cause.

A search warrant was immediately sought for the subjects North Everett residence. The Everett Police Department served the search warrant at approximately midnight on Feb. 12 with the assistance of the task force and other FBI personnel. Investigators recovered sufficient evidence to support proceeding with the investigation.

The task force continues to investigate the bank robberies attributed to the Cyborg Bandit and/or the Elephant Man.

The bank robberies usually took place in the late afternoon and the subject generally wore latex gloves and covered his face.

The Seattle Safe Streets Task Force includes members from the FBI, Auburn Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, King County Sheriffs Office and Seattle Police Department. This joint investigation also combines the investigative and analytic expertise of the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office and Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Shoreline police departments.

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Suspected 'Cyborg' bank robber arrested

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Bank surveillance photo of the so-called Cyborg Bandit. (FBI photo)

The FBI and local law enforcement agencies today announced the arrest of a 44-year-oldEverettman suspected to be a serial bank robber.

The man is believed to be responsible for30 bank robberies in King and Snohomish counties, according to the FBI.The robbersdisguises while carrying out the stickups have earned him two nicknames: Cyborg Bandit and Elephant Man Bandit.

During the course of the investigation, law enforcementidentified a van they believed was associated with the bank robber, the FBI said in a news release.

Around 2 p.m. yesterday,the van was spotted near the Key Bank branch on 25th Avenue Northeast in Seattles University District neighborhood, the FBI said.A man inside the van appeared to watch the bank for two hours before he was observed putting on a mask and entering the bank.

Key Bank reported a robbery by a masked man around 4:30 p.m., according to the FBI. Detectives were waiting for the man when he left the bank.

Detectives also served a search warrant at his North Everett home and recovered evidence that supports proceeding with the investigation, the FBI said.

The get-up that earned the bank robber the nickname Elephant Man Bandit. (FBI photo)

During some bank robberies, the robber covered his face with a metallic-like textured fabric, earning him the nickname Cyborg Bandit.Investigators also nicknamed him the Elephant Man Robber because at times he covered his head with a shirt or other material with two small eye holes and resembled the character from the 1980 David Lynch movie The Elephant Man.

The FBI frequently gives bank robbers nicknames to keep them in the public eye.In addition to banks in Seattle, the suspect is believed to be responsible for robberies in Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Woodinville, Everett, Mukilteo, Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Marysville and Shoreline.

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1419 – Beaches Of Cheyenne – Garth Brooks cover with guitar chords and lyrics – Video

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We support permits for commercial activity at Rye beaches

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February 13, 2014 2:00 AM

Feb. 10 To the Editor:

We are writing with regard to Article 23, which will be on the ballot at the Town of Rye election on March 11. The article proposes beach activity permits for commercial activities on Rye's beaches.

We are in favor of public access to these beaches, but to ensure access, safety and enjoyment of the beaches for everyone, there has to be some town control over commercial beach activities. No controls on commercial beach usage will only increase the negative impact on everyone's safe enjoyment of the beaches. At Jenness State Beach and at Wallis Sands State Beach, the state of New Hampshire requires a special use permit for anyone seeking to use those beaches for commercial activity. If this is something that the state requires, and it has worked, why can't the town of Rye have a similar requirement?

The town of Rye, like all other towns, has an extensive list of controls for what can and cannot be done in town. There are zoning regulations, speed limits, parking restrictions, limits on the numbers of people that are permitted in public spaces, permit requirements for road and bicycle races, and even for fires on the beach. Zoning regulations, for instance, are not in place to prohibit persons from building in town; but when they do want to build, the restrictions are in place to set parameters as to what can be built in order to preserve the beauty of the town, enhance safety and not encroach on the rights of others. These other restrictions or permit requirements are not in place to prohibit the public from doing any of the above but to ensure that when they do choose to do one of these things, they must do so safely and not interfere with others.

Similar to the above examples, Article 23 would require a permit for commercial activities on Rye town beaches. Its purpose is not to prohibit all commercial activities on the beach; rather, its purpose is to ensure that when commercial activities are conducted, they will be done in a manner that does not interfere with the safe, enjoyable use of the beaches for everyone. The article only deals with commercial activity; it contains no restrictions whatsoever on the right to surf on Rye's beaches.

Proponents of Article 23, including us, are not attempting to put any commercial activities out of business. Instead, what we do advocate is for the town of Rye to have a minimum amount of control as to what commercial businesses can and cannot do on Rye's beaches. A permitting process will greatly help to ensure that the public's right to access and enjoy the beaches will not be hampered. We encourage Rye voters to vote for Article 23 on March 11.

Brenda and Frank McDermott

Rye

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Marvellous Mauritius

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MAURITIUS conjures up images of a tropical Indian Island with swaying coconut palms and coral-lined beaches.

While its palm-fringed beaches of white sands and turquoise waters create an idyllic representation of paradise, its not just the beaches that make the island so appealing as a holiday destination.

Dreamy resorts, a mountainous interior, adventurous activities and culturally diverse population add to the islands charm.

With direct flights from Kuala Lumpur on Air Mauritius, the island offers many relaxing opportunities for those who like to holiday in the sun.

Mauritius is surprisingly a large island of 2,040 sq km (Penang island is 295 sq km and Singapore 710 sq km).

While Mauritius is a former British colony, most people speak French as their first language although English is well understood.

This is because of its colonial history - Portugal (1507-1513), Holland (1638-1710), France (1710-1810) and England (1810-1968). While the English call the island Mauritius, the French know it as Ile Maurice.

BLISSFUL BEACHES One of the first things tourists notice when they arrive at their beachside resort is the rolling rumble of the breakers crashing on distance offshore coral reefs. Beyond the breakers the water quickly drops off into deep waters which are home to many fish.

Most of the island resorts are beachfront properties that offers everyconceivable watersport.

In addition to the regulation Hobie cats and jet skis, theres also a submarine ride or the opportunity to ride a seakart.

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Big Data Course-Spring: Unit 13: Lesson 13: Astronomy and Physics Use Cases I – Video

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