FBI Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying the Sports Cap Bandit

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—The FBI’s San Francisco Field Office and Menlo Park Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who is believed to have robbed two banks in Menlo Park, California.

On October 29 at approximately 12:25 p.m., the bandit robbed the Bank of the West at 701 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park. Investigators have also linked the bandit to a robbery at the U.S. Bank at 1105 El Camino Real in Menlo Park on November 8 at approximately 2 p.m.

Witnesses describe the suspect as a female described as possibly Pacific Islander or Hispanic, 5’7” to 5’8” tall, 140 to 170 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, and approximately 25-30 years in age. During the October 29 robbery, she was wearing a red baseball hat with the letter “C” on the front, sunglasses, dark gray hooded jacket, and gray sweatpants and carried a dark bag. During the November 8 robbery, she was wearing a light blue and gold baseball hat with the word “Nuggets” and a graphic on the front, long-sleeved green sweatshirt, and blue jeans and carried a light brown handbag.

During each robbery, the suspect presented a demand note and threatened she had a gun. Following the robbery, the suspect fled on foot.

The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact their nearest FBI office or dial 911. The FBI can be reached 24 hours a day at 415-553-7400 in the San Francisco area. All calls are confidential. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov.

This investigation is being conducted by FBI San Francisco agents and Menlo Park Police detectives.