Elk Grove Police Seek Armed Bank Robbery Suspect

June 30, 2015 |

Elk Grove Police are seeking a suspect in connection with an armed bank robbery this afternoon.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., the suspect (pictured above and below) entered the Schools Financial Credit Union on Laguna Boulevard and approached a teller.  The suspect demanded money then brandished a handgun at the teller.  

The employee complied with the demands, and after being given an undisclosed amount of currency, the suspect exited the bank and was last seen walking away from the location in a southbound direction.  

The suspect is described as an African-American male, approximately forty years of age, five feet seven inches tall (5’7”) with a thin build. The suspect was wearing a gray caddy cap, black framed glasses, a gray shirt and khaki pants.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to call the Elk Grove Police Department Detective Bureau at (916) 478-8060 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357).  Callers to Crime Alert can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.  Tips can also be sent via SMS text message by entering CRIMES (274637) on a cell phone, followed by Tip732 (agency identification number) and the message.