Maine State Police are teaming up with the FBI in search of a robber who robbed the Maine Savings Federal Credit Union in Corinth.

According to a report by centeralmaine.com, there is a $10,000 reward being offered by the FBI for the conviction of the robber.

Although the robbery occurred last month the joint effort by the FBI and the Maine State Police indicate an urgent search for this individual who displayed a gun before taking the bag of money and fleeing on foot.

They have nicknamed the robber as the "Thirsty Bandit" as he was noticed grabbing a drink at a near by store.

Police have described him as a white male, about 5'8" and weighing about 150lbs.

If you have information about the "Thirsty Bandit" you are encouraged to contact either the Maine State Police at 207-973-3700 or the FBI at 857-386-2000.

If you would prefer you can send a tip electronically at tips.fbi.gov.

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