A security camera photograph of the bank robbery suspect has been released by authorities. (photo courtesy of the LAPD)

Police in Los Angeles and West Hollywood have joined the FBI in searching for a serial bank robber dubbed the 20K Bandit by authorities.

The male suspect allegedly struck three times on Dec. 16 at Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo branches on Santa Monica and Sunset boulevards in Hollywood and West Hollywood. He also allegedly robbed banks previously in Woodland Hills and the Eagle Rock/Highland Park area, said Det. Daniel Jaramillo, with the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division.

“Finding him is a priority,” Jaramillo added. “We have gotten the information out to all the officers and have put his photo out. Hopefully someone will recognize him.”

FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said the suspect was named the 20K Bandit because he has asked tellers for $20,000. In each robbery, the suspect has entered the bank branches, approached tellers and demanded cash. He has eluded to having a gun but none has been seen, Jaramillo added. The suspect fled on foot from each location with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries have been reported.

“We are working on it but have not identified a vehicle,” Jaramillo said. “We are coordinating with [West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department investigators] and the FBI to find this guy.”

The suspect is black, 25-35 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and 170 to 200 pounds. He has worn dark clothing and sunglasses during the robberies.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dets. Freddy Arroyo or Daniel Jaramillo, with the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division, at (213)486-6840, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department detectives at (310)855-8850, or the FBI at (310)477-6565. Tips can also be made anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers by calling (800)222-TIPS, or visiting lapdonline.org.