Elk Grove Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect

The Elk Grove Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery that took place at the U.S. Bank located at 9230 Elk Grove Florin Road.

On December 20, 2011 at 11:59 a.m., the suspect (photo below) approached a teller and handed them a note demanding money and indicating that he was armed. Fearing for her safety, the teller complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.

The subject took the money then exited the bank on foot. According a witness, the suspect was last seen walking in the parking lot towards the rear of the building. A few seconds later, the witness saw a blue Nissan or Toyota sedan speed out of the parking lot away from the bank. At this time, it is unknown if the vehicle seen leaving the location was connected to the robbery.

The suspect was described as a Caucasian male adult, late twenties (20’s), five feet eight inches tall (5’8”), two hundred pounds (200 lbs.) with black hair, black rimmed glasses and a dark colored beard (possibly fake). The suspect was wearing a black jacket with a light colored shirt and dark colored 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.