The man police allege carried out two bank robberies in Perth last week is the director of a civil contractor company.

Anthony Joseph Sita, 46, made a brief appearance in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning.

One of the CCTV images released by police on Monday. Credit:WA Police

He was not required to plead and did not apply for bail.

Wearing glasses and a grey hooded jumper, Mr Sita shook his head and wiped away tears during his brief court appearance before being led away by security officers.