A man accused of robbing two banks in Woodbury and one in Oakdale will undergo an examination to determine if he’s competent to stand trial. Washington County Judge Juanita Freeman ordered the exam yesterday after an attorney for Zahir Mohamednazir Bachelani of Woodbury told the court his client plans to enter a mental illness defense.

A criminal complaint states Zahir Mohamednazir Bachelani, 38, told police he robbed the banks because of mounting medical bills. A call to a tip line led police to a silver Hyundai Sonata that was similar to one noted during one of the robberies. It was owned by Bachelani and found at a workplace near one of the banks. Police arrested him when he left work. He is charged with second-degree aggravated robbery and two counts of simple robbery.

Bachelani is accused of robbing the Huntington Bank, located at 7377 Currell Blvd. and the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 7525 Currell Blvd. in Woodbury and US Bank, located at 7620 10th St N in Oakdale. The robberies occurred between June 14 and August 3.

A search of the suspect’s home turned up pieces of clothing that appear to match the items worn by the suspect during one of the robberies.