The FBI had dubbed him the "Same Coat Bandit" because surveillance videos showed identical tan coats in each of the robberies. The man has been charged with two counts of second-degree robbery. The present charges are for a single incident involving two different tellers. Authorities are also accusing him of robbing up to five other area banks in recent weeks.

There is no evidence that the man used a weapon in the robberies and no one was injured.

The crimes all took place within the space of about one week. Police have not said how much money was taken in any of the robberies. The suspect is being held in jail in St. Louis County in lieu of a $50,000 bail.

The "Same Coat Bandit" allegedly entered the banks wearing the tan coat and a bandana over his face and then demanded money from the tellers before taking off on foot. One surveillance photo shows a portion of the robber's face.

Second degree robbery is a class B felony in Missouri, which can result in a prison term ranging from five to 15 years. Because of the wide geographic range of the robberies, authorities say that the suspect could be charged in several jurisdictions. If he is charged and convicted in more than one jurisdiction, the Bandit could face multiple trials and longer jail times. Since the suspect is not accused of using a weapon, penalties may be reduced.

For now the Bandit faces only two charges, and will be presumed innocent until he faces trial and more facts are revealed.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Man believed to be the 'Same Coat Bandit' charged in Affton bank robbery," Feb. 13, 2012.