Ontario Police Looking For ‘Sports Fan Bandit’
ONTARIO (CBS) — Police are looking for a suspect, dubbed the “Sports Fan Bandit,” who robbed a local bank and may be responsible for other recent crimes. Authorities say the suspect robbed the Comerica...
View ArticleSo-Called ‘Tri-Cities Bandit’ Wanted For 3 Bank Heists
BURBANK (CBS) —The FBI is on the hunt for a man suspected in three bank robberies in Burbank, Pasadena and Glendale. Surveillance picture dated July 20, 2011. (credit: FBI) The so-called “Tri-Cities...
View ArticleFBI: ‘Triple Threat Bandit’ Robs 3 OC Banks In 1 Day
SANTA ANA (CBS) — Authorities are on the hunt for a man suspected of robbing three Orange County banks Friday morning. The so-called “Triple Threat Bandit” is accused of robbing Orange County Credit...
View ArticleFBI Nabs Alleged ‘Tourist Bandit’ In Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD (CBS) — The FBI announced Friday an arrest of the so-called ‘Tourist Bandit’, responsible for a series of bank heists in and around Hollywood and Venice. Rex Lutton, 54, and no known address,...
View ArticleSo-Called ‘Well Dressed Bandit’ Hits 10 SD-Area Banks
SAN DIEGO (CBS) — The FBI and law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of robbing ten San Diego-area banks since May 2010. The so-called Well Dressed...
View ArticleFBI Seek Public’s Help To Identify ‘Mr. Magoo Bandit’
(credit: FBI) LOS ANGELES (CBS) —Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who has been linked to nine bank robberies in California so far. The so-called “Mr....
View ArticleFBI Links So-Called ‘Mr. Magoo Bandit’ to 12 Robberies
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The so-called “Mr. Magoo Bandit” is now being linked to twelve bank robberies throughout California. In a news release issued Saturday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation says the...
View ArticleBomb Threat Bandit Wanted For Bank Robberies In West Covina And West Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The hunt is on for a bank robber believed to be responsible for recent Bank of America holdups in the cities of West Covina and West Hollywood. In both instances, a device...
View ArticleMan Says He Robbed 2 Banks To Pay For Family’s Medical Bills
DANA POINT (CBS) — FBI investigators believe the same man robbed two different banks nearly 13 miles apart in Dana Point and Lake Forest within one hour Thursday. The first holdup was about 2 p.m. at...
View ArticleFBI Presses The Hunt For ‘Dying Son’ Bank Robber
SANTA ANA (CBS) — The FBI now believes a man they have dubbed the “Dying Son” bandit has struck at least five banks, two in Orange County and three in San Diego County. Investigators hope video they...
View ArticleTustin Police Looking To Nab ‘Wrong Way’ Bank Robber
TUSTIN (CBS) — Tustin police Friday released surveillance video of a serial bank robber they have dubbed the “Wrong Way” bandit. “Wrong Way” is suspected of robbing at least six banks in Orange County...
View ArticleBank Robber Fires Gun Into Ceiling Several Times Before Escaping With Cash
BEAUMONT (CBS) — A bank robber fired several shots into the ceiling at a Citibank in Beaumont before getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash, a police spokeswoman said Saturday. At 5:43 p.m....
View ArticleMan Suspected Of Robbing Santa Monica Bank
SANTA MONICA (CBS) — Police are trying to find a man they say robbed a bank in Santa Monica. A Chase bank at 1333 4th Street in Santa Monica was robbed at about 1:25 p.m. on Jan. 17. Witnesses told...
View ArticleBank Robberies Drop In Southern California
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The FBI says bank robberies have significantly dropped in Southern California, thanks to closer cooperation among law enforcement agencies, better security measures at banks and...
View ArticlePolice Search For Corona Del Mar Bank Robber
CORONA DEL MAR (CBS) — Newport Beach police are on the lookout for a man who robbed a Union Bank in Corona del Mar Tuesday. Police say the man robbed the bank branch at 2865 East Coast Highway at about...
View ArticlePolice Hunt ‘Snowboarder Bandit’ In Orange County
ANAHEIM (CBS) — The Anaheim police want to identify — and stop — the so-called “Snowboarder Bandit.” He’s not stealing snowboards — he’s actually accused of robbing Orange County banks since December...
View ArticleBank Employees Reportedly Lock Out Would-Be Robber Sporting Hockey Mask, Gloves
WOODLAND HILLS (CBS) — Authorities say bank employees foiled an attempted robbery in the San Fernando Valley Monday afternoon. The suspect, sporting a hockey mask and hockey gloves, was still standing...
View ArticleMan Who Reportedly Took Bank Manager Hostage Was Carrying Pipe Bombs
BUENA PARK (CBS) — Authorities have revealed that the suspected robber who took the manager of Saehan Bank hostage Thursday was also stashing a pipe bomb in his back pocket and three more inside the...
View Article‘Snowboarder Bandit’ Changes Look, Strikes Again In Orange County
ANAHEIM HILLS (CBS) — The FBI says the “snowboarder bandit” has ditched his mountain man look for a more elusive ensemble. The bank robbery suspect normally wears a beanie and sunglasses but was...
View Article$20,000 Reward Offered In Chino Bank Robbery, Police Officer Shooting
CHINO (CBS) — The FBI announced Wednesday a reward of $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of a bank robber who shot and wounded a Chino police officer. The robbery happened last Wednesday at...
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