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Organization: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
Date: February 25, 2009
Bank Robbery Canyon Country
Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 2:39 p.m. Canyon Country:
Public assistance sought: Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station-Robbery and Assault team are investigating a robbery which occurred this afternoon at a bank in the 19000 block of Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country.
A male adult entered the bank, produced a note demanding money and fled in an undermined direction after obtaining an undisclosed amount of United States Currency. Detectives are seeking public assistance in identifying and locating the suspect and have released the attached photo from the robbery. The man depicted here is being sought for questioning only at this time.
The suspect is described as a male white or Hispanic, 40-45 years of age, 5'08"-6'00" tall, heavy-set possibly 200-240 pounds, wearing a dark colored polo style shirt. At the time of the incident the suspect had a dark colored mustache, glasses, and an unshaven chin - goatee. Witnesses believe the suspect may have possibly been armed with a handgun.
Several deputies immediately converged on the area and searched for the suspect, but he was not located.
**Note: The suspect may be armed. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach or confront him. Immediately dial 9-1-1 and deputies will respond.
Anyone with information regarding this crime or the whereabouts of the man depicted here is asked to immediately dial 9-1-1 or contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 255-1121. Press inquiries should be directed to Sergeant Harris of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 510-1827.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time. -ref 03606
If You See Something, Say Something! Report non-emergency crime anonymously by visiting the following link: Crime Tips or calling (661) 284-2-TIP / (661) 284-2847.