FBI Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Geezer Bandit,” Believed to be Responsible for 10 Bank Robberies

The FBI, San Diego Police Department and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male bank robber dubbed the “Geezer Bandit.” The “Geezer Bandit” is believed to be responsible for robbing 10 banks in San Diego County since August 2009.

The tenth bank robbery in the “Geezer Bandit” series is believed to have occurred today with the robbery of the US Bank, 14837 Pomerado Road, Poway, California, inside of the Albertsons Grocery Store.

At approximately 2:53 p.m. today, the unknown male dubbed the “Geezer Bandit” used a demand note to rob one of the tellers at the US Bank, located inside of the Albertsons Grocery Store, 14837 Pomerado Road, Poway, California. In addition to presenting the demand note, he pointed a small caliber revolver at the teller and threatened to use the weapon against her. After receiving a sum of money he walked out of the north exit door of the grocery store.

Witnesses have described the “Geezer Bandit” as follows:

• Sex: Male
• Race: White
• Age: 60 – 70 years old
• Height: Approximately 6’0” tall
• Weight: Approximately 190 lbs.
• Build: Average
• Clothing: Navy colored blazer, navy or black colored baseball cap, and dark colored pants
• Weapon: Revolver pistol