Convicted bank robber returns to old tricks with old man mask in Florida heists, feds say

A convicted bank robber allegedly returned to a familiar disguise while robbing two Florida banks on supervised release, donning an "old man" mask and fleeing in a getaway vehicle tied to his earlier crimes, federal authorities said.David Sartin Jr., 40, of St.Petersburg, faces two bank robbery charges after investigators say he targeted banks weeks apart while concealing his face behind a prosthetic mask with gray facial hair.The allegations follow a sentence of more than 10 years in federal prison in a case involving five Texas bank robberies, during which Sartin wore a similar disguise, according to a criminal complaint reviewed by Fox News Digital.FLORIDA MEN INDICTED IN ARMED HOME INVASION WHERE SUSPECT POSED AS UTILITY WORKER, 13-YEAR-OLD ZIP-TIED: DOJA surveillance image shows the disguised suspect during the Sept.

15, 2026, robbery of a Truist Bank in St.Petersburg, Florida.

Federal authorities allege the robber was David Sartin Jr.(U.S.

Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida)His supervised release began in May 2025.Investigators allege he robbed the first Florida bank in August 2026."In all of SARTIN JR.’s bank robberies, he used a mask," an FBI special agent wrote in the affidavit.TWO KENTUCKY BANK EMPLOYEES SHOT AND KILLED DURING ROBBERY, POLICE HUNTING SUSPECTSurveillance images and recovered gloves appear in evidence outlined in the federal bank robbery case against David Sartin Jr.

Investigators say the gloves match those worn during the Florida holdups.(U.S.

Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida)The first holdup happened Aug.24 at Valley Bank in Largo, where the suspect entered wearing a straw hat, sports jacket, gloves and a prosthetic face covering, according to investigators.He approached a teller, demanded money and warned, "no dye packs," the complaint states.TEEN SUSPECT IN MURDER OF TWO BANK EMPLOYEES IN KENTUCKY LEADS POLICE ON WILD 130 MPH CHASEAs the teller gathered cash and activated a silent alarm, the robber repeate...