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Police Arrest 'Wig Out Bandit' After Bank Robbery

DENVER (CBS4)- Police in Denver arrested the man they believe is the "Wig Out Bandit." Stanley Paige was arrested after he allegedly robbed a TCF Bank.

The robbery happened at about 10:20 a.m. Thursday at the TCF Bank located at 3720 Quebec Street. The man had a gun and passed a note to the teller demanding money. He left the bank parking lot in a black pickup truck.

Police officers located the suspect vehicle in the 3800 block of Monaco Blvd. where they arrested three suspects, including Paige, 53. Two of those suspects were released.

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The "Wig Out Bandit" (credit: FBI)

The final suspect, Paige, is believed to have committed a total of nine robberies over the past five months. He was dubbed the "Wig Out Bandit" because he wore an afro-style wig during his first robbery.

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