Bank Robber Eludes Manhunt

By Lookout Staff

July 14 – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a bank Tuesday morning, then eluded a seven-hour search that closed off a four-square-block area in the Mid-City Neighborhood.

The hunt began after police responded to the US Bank on the 2200 block of Santa Monica Boulevard at 11:22 a.m. regarding an armed robbery that had just taken place, police said.

After learning that a witness had followed the suspect to the area of 23rd Street and Arizona Avenue, police established a perimeter and conducted a search, said Lt. Frank Fabrega, the police department spokesman.

The suspect was not located after an extensive search of the area, Fabrega said.

The suspect is described as a Black man between 34 and 40 years of age, 6' tall and weighing between 170 and 175 pounds.

He has a slender build and black hair and was wearing a blue shirt, blue washed-out jeans, a green or light blue baseball cap and was carrying a dark bag.

An undetermined amount of U.S. currency was taken during the robbery.

Anyone having additional information regarding this incident should call the Robbery/Homicide Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at 458.8451.

Callers who wish to remain anonymous, yet still become eligible for a reward, may also call the We Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).