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Police say "Mr. Magoo" bandit responsible for several bank robberies in Denver area

DENVER - He's been dubbed the Mr. Magoo bandit because of the dark, thick eyeglasses he wears. But unlike the colorful cartoon character, this man is considered armed and dangerous.

Police and the FBI are searching for the robber, who they say is responsible for at least 10 bank robberies in the metro area since the beginning of the year.On Thursday alone, the man allegedly robbed three banks, one in Aurora, one in Denver and one in Greenwood Village.The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s, standing between 5 feet 7 inches tall and 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighing between 175 and 190 pounds. In addition to his noticeable glasses, the man has been seen wearing a dark baseball cap, a dark jacket and blue jeans. Witnesses also say the man smells strongly of cigarette smoke.Although police say the suspect has not been seen with a weapon, they still consider him to be armed and dangerous.There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest, but police urge people not to try and apprehend the man. Instead, they ask anyone with information on the suspect's identity or whereabouts to call the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office at 303-795-4711.

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