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Case 2: Wheaton Bandit  
"American Greed," a new series on CNBC, explores the worlds of scams, cons and schemes. In Episode #4, a serial bank robber strikes Chicago's western suburbs.
The Players
 
Wheaton Bandit
THE BANDIT
The Wheaton Bandit
The Teller
THE TELLER
Janet Englund
The FBI Agent
THE FBI AGENT
Agent Kaley
   
 
Case File  
The Deception The Crime The Hunt The Capture
SCENE 1 - Wheaton, Illinois - considered a nice place to raise a family. But a shadow hangs over this affluent Chicago suburb. A serial bank robber is armed and ready for a fight.
The Town
 
 
 
The Deception The Crime The Hunt The Capture
SCENE 2 - He's bold, fast and wields a weapon with precision. He always wears a tactical mask and at times body armor. He's "The Wheaton Bandit."
The Bandit
 
 
 
The Deception The Crime The Hunt The Capture
SCENE 3 - His strikes are unpredictable. He eludes police and leaves few clues behind. But most victims remember one thing -- the bright blue eyes behind his mask.
The Robbery
 
 
 
The Deception The Crime The Capture
SCENE 4 - FBI agents are on the case. With each passing day, the mission to capture him becomes more urgent. "American Greed" joins the search and investigates the effects serial bank robbers have on the banking industry.
The Hunt
 
 
Video Exhibits
 
Det. Steve Hamill
Wheaton Det. Steve Hamill on how the Wheaton Bandit has become more brazen over time.
FBI Agent Bill Monroe
FBI Special Agent Bill Monroe on why the Wheaton Bandit is difficult to catch.  
 
Linda Koch, Illinois Bankers Assoc
Linda Koch, President of the Illinois Bankers Assoc. on why bank robberies are on the rise in Chicago.
Bank Teller Janet Englund
Bank teller victim Janet Englund's wish for the Wheaton Bandit.  
 
 
Photo Slideshow
View the Slideshow Evidence: Wheaton Bandit | Click to View Slideshow
View the Slideshow Famous American Bank Robbers | Click to View Slideshow
 
 
The series is narrated by actor Stacy Keach and produced exclusively for CNBC, America's Business Channel, by Kurtis Productions.

SHOW TIMES

Episode 3: Art Heist & Medical Scams
Friday, November 13th  10p | 1a ET
Wednesday, November 18th  9p | 12a ET

Episode 4: Meth Identity & The Wheaton Bandit
Saturday, November 14th  8p | 11p ET
Wednesday, November 18th  10p | 1a ET

Episode 5: Religious Prey & Medical Scams
Monday, November 16th  12a ET
Friday, Nvomber 20th  10p | 1a ET

Episode 6: Religious Prey & It Takes a Thief
Saturday, November 21st  8p | 11p ET

Episode 7: The Martin Frankel Case
Sunday, November 22nd  Midnight ET

Episode 8: When Greed and Giving Collide
Wednesday, November 25th  9p | Midnight ET

Episode 9: Unsolved:  $300 Million Art Heist
Wednesday, November 25th  10p | 1a ET

Episode 10: Stealing from Scientologists & Art Fraud
Friday, November 27th  10p | 1a ET

Episode 11: Deadly RX for Greed
Saturday, November 28th  8p | 11p ET

Episode 12: WorldCom Scam & Hollywood Scams
Sunday, November 29th  Midnight  ET

Episode 13: Fraud in Cyberspace
Wednesday, December 2nd  9p | 12a ET

Episode 14: Tyco's Koziowski
Wednesday, December 2nd  10p | 1a ET
    
 
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