Police: 'Mustache Bandit' arrested

CREATED Jul. 2, 2012

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 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Police have arrested the man they call the 'Mustache Bandit.' 

45-year-old Troy Mullner was arrested Sunday and faces charges several charges including robbery with a deadly weapon and burglary with a deadly weapon.

Police say Mullner began a spree of robberies in April that continued through June. The 'Mustache Bandit' would enter southwest and southeast-area businesses late in the afternoon, carrying a weapon and demanding money from cash registers. He's believed to have stolen from at least 9 businesses.

The most recent incident was reported on June 18.

Police released surveillance photos in late June.