FBI Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Geezer Bandit,” Believed to be Responsible for 11 Bank Robberies
FBI San Diego June 24, 2010 |
The FBI, San Diego Police Department, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and Riverside County 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 11 banks in San Diego County and one in Riverside County.
The latest bank robbery in the Geezer Bandit series is believed to have occurred today with the robbery of the Bank of America, 31934 Highway 79, South, Temecula, CA.
At approximately 1:14 p.m. today, an unknown male believed to be the individual dubbed the Geezer Bandit robbed the Bank of America, 31934 Highway 79, South, Temecula, CA. During today’s robbery, the robber approached the victim teller and presented a demand note for cash. The robber carried a leather case which contained a small caliber pistol that he threatened to use if the teller did not comply with his demands. After receiving a sum of money the robber walked out of the bank.
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
Weapon: Revolver pistol
The Geezer Bandit is believed to be responsible for robbing the following banks:
August 28, 2009 |
US Bank |
9643 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee |
September 12, 2009 |
San Diego National Bank |
7877 Ivanhoe, La Jolla |
October 9, 2009 |
US Bank |
4627 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego |
October 26, 2009 |
Bank of America |
17008 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe |
November 16, 2009 |
Bank of America |
7680 Girard Ave., La Jolla |
January 27, 2010 |
San Diego National Bank |
1075 Rosecrans, San Diego |
April 20, 2010 |
California Bank & Trust |
140 Escondido Ave., Vista |
April 30, 2010 |
US Bank |
1301 E. Vista Way, Vista |
May 11, 2010 |
Bank Of America |
9711 Mission Gorge Road, Santee |
June 7, 2010 |
US Bank |
14837 Pomerado Road, Poway |
June 24, 2010 |
Bank of America |
31934 Highway 79, South, Temecula |
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