FBI AND SAN DIEGO POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY WELLS FARGO BANK ROBBER

December 28, 2012 (San Diego) – The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 9996 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, San Diego on December 26 at approximately 12:08 p.m.  The robber approached the victim teller, who had just finished helping another customer, and held a demand note in one hand and a bag in the other.  The teller placed a sum of money in the bag and the robber quickly exited the bank with the bag, spilling money on the way.

The robber was last seen entering the passenger side of a vehicle that was parked a short distance away from the bank.  No injuries were reported and no weapon observed.  The robber is described as a Middle Eastern or Asian male, approximately 5’7” tall and 170 pounds with a medium build and dark hair.  He was wearing a dark hooded jacket, black sunglasses, gray beanie cap, dark pants and white tennis shoes.