U.S. Attorney's Office
Media Coordinator
(858) 320-1800 | SDPublicAffairs@fbi.gov
October 5, 2015

FBI Violent Crime Task Force Seeks the Public’s Assistance to Identify Chase Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Chase Bank, located at 5605 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, California, on Saturday, October 3, 2015.

On Saturday, October 3, 2015, at approximately 1:55 p.m. the Chase Bank, located at 5605 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, California was robbed by an unknown male (hereinafter referred to as the bank robber).

At the time of the robbery, the robber entered the bank and stood in the middle of the lobby when he was approached by a bank employee. The robber stated he wanted a million dollars and he was there to rob the bank. The robber approached a teller and was provided a sum of money. After receiving a sum of money, the robber exited the bank. No weapon was observed and no injuries reported.

Witnesses described the robber as follows:

  • Sex: Male
  • Race: White
  • Height: Approximately 5’10” to 6’1” tall
  • Build: Medium
  • Hair: Brown mustache and beard
  • Age: Approximately 30 – 35 years old
  • Clothing: Khaki shorts, black long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt, black sunglasses, a floppy brimmed hat and carried two plastic bags; one from Lululemon Athletica and one from Target.

Bank robbery surveillance photographs from Chase Bank, 5605 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, California, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at approximately 1:55 p.m.

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Chase Bank in San Diego.  Suspect robbing the Chase Bank, 5605 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, California, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at approximately 1:55 p.m.

Suspect robbing the Chase Bank, 5605 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, California, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at approximately 1:55 p.m.  Suspect robbing the Chase Bank, 5605 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, California, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at approximately 1:55 p.m.

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 320-1800 (option 2) or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.