Man Wanted for Series of Bank Robberies
Los Angeles: Robbery-Homicide Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a serial bank robbery suspect.
On January 24, 2009, at around 12:18 noon, the Salt & Pepper bandit hit the Bank of America located at 11501 Santa Monica Boulevard.
The suspect has allegedly robbed at least 12 banks since January 5 to January 22, 2009. He has been nicknamed “Salt & Pepper Bank Bandit” due to his hair. His method of operation is to present a
note to the teller and demand cash. Afterwards, the suspect flees in a getaway car described as a gold 1993-1997 Toyota Corolla.
The suspect is a male Black and has mustache and goatee. He wears a two tone reversible black and grey jacket. He stands 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 170 pounds.
| LOCATION |
DATE |
TIME
|
VICTIM |
| 1201 N. CENTRAL AVE |
THU 1-22-09 |
1:00 PM |
CITIBANK |
| 2701 WILSHIRE BLVD |
TUE 1-20-09 |
12:34 PM
|
FIRST BANK |
| 2701 WILSHIRE BLVD |
SAT 1-17-09 |
11:32 PM |
WASH. MUTUAL |
| 464 N. FAIRFAX |
FRI 1-16-09 |
13:58 PM |
FIRST FEDERAL |
| 10680 W. PICO BLVD |
THU 1-15-09 |
3:25 PM |
CITIBANK |
| 6245 WILSHIRE BLVD |
THU 1-15-09 |
11:30 AM |
WELLS FARGO |
| 13900 SEAL BEACH BL |
SAT 1-10-09 |
10:15 AM |
WASH. MUTUAL |
| 2001 WILSHIRE BLVD |
THU 1-08-09 |
11:58 AM |
UNION BANK |
| 16001 VENTURA BLVD |
THU 1-08-09 |
11:00 AM |
CITIBANK |
| 310 N. FAIRFAX AV |
TUE 1-06-09 |
10:30 AM |
WASH. MUTUAL |
| 2566 OVERLAND AV |
TUE 1-06-09 |
9:10 AM |
CAL NATIONAL |
| 3302 W. PICO BLVD |
MON 1-05-09 |
12:03 AM |
US BANK |
Surveillance photographs are available through Media Relations Section.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Tracy Benjamin, Robbery-Homicide Division at 213-485-2511. After hours or on weekends, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 or by texting CRIMES (274637) and beginning the message with the letters LAPD. Tipsters may also submit information on the LAPD website www.lapdonline.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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