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Latest Robbery was at U.S. Bank, 9643 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, California
February 12, 2012 (Santee)--The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Diego Police and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify an unknown man dubbed the “Insistent Bandit.” He is believed responsible for four bank robberies dating back to January 17.
The latest robbery was on Friday, February 10 at approximately 10:36 a.m. at the U.S. Bank located inside the Vons grocery store at 9643 Mission Gorge Road in Santee. The robber entered the grocery store and loitered inside of the store for approximately five minutes, then approached the teller’s window and made a verbal demand for cash. The robber also lifted up his shirt to expose a handgun in his waistband. After receiving money, the robber walked out of the grocery store.
The “Insistent Bandit” is believed to be responsible for the following robberies:
- Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – Pacific Western Bank, 9955 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA.
- Monday, January 23, 2012 – Pacific Western Bank, 9955 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA.
- Monday, February 6, 2012 – Home Bank of California, 875 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA.
- Friday, February 10, 2012 – US Bank, 9643 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA.
Witnesses describe the robber as follows:
Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: Approximately 40 years old
Height: Approximately 5’10” to 6’0””tall
Weight: Approximately 180 lbs.
Build: Medium
Eyes: Unknown
Hair/Coloring: Grey scruffy beard
Clothing: White tee shirt, blue jeans, navy blue jacket with zipper, and baseball hat
Hair/Coloring: Grey scruffy beard
Clothing: White tee shirt, blue jeans, navy blue jacket with zipper, and baseball hat
Bank surveillance photographs, US Bank, 9643 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, California, on Friday, February 10, 2012
If you have information, contact the FBI at (858)565-1255.
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