MD's Most Wanted| Cross country criminal convicted in bank robbery on the run, police say

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A man convicted of two, separate armed bank robberies is on the run, according to the US Marshals Service.

Federal agents say they're searching for Ashref Bannaga, who has ties to the Baltimore region.

Bannaga is wanted for violating the terms of his federal probation after being convicted of robbing a bank.

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Investigators say Bannaga robbed the Capital One Bank in Frederick, Maryland.

It was the second time he had robbed a bank, investigators say. Bannaga was convicted of a similar crime in Virginia, records show.

According to the US Marshals Service, Bannaga was sentenced to five years in prison and another five years post-supervised release for the Frederick, Maryland bank robbery.

But, officials say, Bannaga violated his probation by fleeing Maryland and is further accused of committing other crimes in Arkansas and California.

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Investigators detail Bannaga has an extensive criminal history including weapon offenses, assault, burglary, and possession of controlled substances.

Officials say Bannaga has ties to Baltimore, as well as family in Canada, Dubai, and numerous other countries.

Anyone with any information concerning his whereabouts is asked to contact the US Marshals Service at 1-877-WANTED-2.