Crime & Safety

FBI, Sheriff's Department Seek Public's Help to Identify US Bank Robber

They are seeking to identify the unknown male who robbed a U.S. Bank branch in Rancho San Diego, on Friday, September 21.

The San Diego Division of the FBI made the following announcement on Monday, Nov. 19:

The FBI and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male who robbed a U.S. Bank branch in Rancho San Diego, on Friday, September 21, 2012.

On that day at approximately 10 a.m., the U.S. Bank branch located at 2910 Jamacha Road in unincorporated El Cajon, was robbed by an unknown male. At the time of the robbery, the robber entered the bank and walked directly to the teller station. The robber showed the teller a hand written demand note that indicated the robber was armed with gun. After obtaining a sum of money, the teller placed the money inside a white envelope. The robber took the money and walked out of the bank. No one was hurt in the robbery.

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A witness saw the robber enter a small white vehicle and drive away.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

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Sex: Male Race: Black Age: Mid-20s Height: Approximately 5’6” tall Weight: Approximately 140 to 145 lbs. Build: Muscular Eyes: Unknown Hair/Coloring: Dark brown or black with braids Clothing: Gray ball cap; light colored, long-sleeved, plaid shirt; and khaki-colored pants Vehicle: Small, white colored vehicle

If you see or recognize him, do not approach him. Call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or send a tip online, visit http://goo.gl/Q9WQl.


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