(Courtesy: FBI)

(Courtesy: FBI)

(Courtesy: FBI)

(Courtesy: FBI)

(Courtesy: FBI)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying the man suspected of robbing two east Tennessee banks in less than an hour on Tuesday.

According to the FBI, the man walked into a BB&T Bank, 406 Grove Street in Loudon, and handed over a note demanding money. Then, just over 40 minutes later, he went into a Bank of America, 616 N. Kentucky Street in Kingston, after possibly changing his shirt, and again presented a note demanding money.

The FBI describes the suspect as a white male in his mid to late 30s, approximately 5’8” to 5’9” tall, and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He was wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt. The suspect also had multiple tattoos on his arms, hands, and neck area. He also has a prominent tattoo on the back his right hand.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this individual. Anyone with information should contact the Knoxville Division of the FBI at 865-544-0751, the Kingston Police Department at 865-376-2081, or the Loudon Police Department at 865-408-0412