A group of Canadian bankers are offering a $10,000 reward for help solving a series of recent bank robberies.

"Over the past several months, the man has robbed 16 banks in the city," Toronto Police said Thursday in a news release.

"He would approach a customer service representative and make a demand for ccash. He would indicate that he is armed with a handgun."

Police describe the suspect as white, aged 23 to 33, between 5'6" and 5'9". He has a medium build.

Those with information are asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

They can reach police through Facebook.