What is the name of the Pontiac Bandit?

What is the name of the Pontiac Bandit? The Pontiac Bandit’s name is Doug Judy.

Doug Judy is a recurring criminal and car thief played by Craig Robinson in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His nickname comes from his reputation for stealing Pontiac vehicles, making him one of Detective Jake Peralta’s most celebrated—and most frustrating—nemeses.

Jake repeatedly tries to arrest Judy, but Judy’s charm, elaborate schemes, and talent for escaping capture often turn their encounters into uneasy partnerships. Their relationship becomes a running joke: Jake considers Judy his greatest criminal target, while Judy treats Jake as a friend he can manipulate with compliments, music, and last-minute promises.

The Pontiac Bandit storyline is also central to the show’s exploration of Jake’s immaturity and loyalty. Judy is not simply a one-note villain; he sometimes helps Jake and the precinct, particularly when their interests temporarily align. Those alliances never erase his criminal record, however, and Jake remains determined to bring him to justice.