HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-11-13 Chase Bank Robberies Re-release
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Sergeant Joe Grubbs
Public Information Officer
(661) 326-3803
jgrubbs@bakersfieldpd.us
Update November 13, 2013
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the
suspect/s responsible for the following two Chase Bank robberies which occurred on
November 13, 2013, at 4040 California Ave. and September 7, 2013 at 2680 Mt. Vernon
Ave. Detectives are investigating several similarities between the two offenses. We are
re-releasing both news releases seeking additional information related to the offenses.
For Immediate Release November 2, 2013
On Saturday, November 2, 2013, at approximately 1:00 p.m. officers from the
Bakersfield Police Department responded to Chase Bank, 4040 California Avenue, for a
bank robbery that had just occurred. Employees inside the bank stated the suspect,
described as:
White or Hispanic race male, 30’s, 6’2”, husky build, gray long-sleeve
hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark blue bandana covering face
approached a teller, brandished a handgun, and demanded currency. After the
teller gave the suspect the currency he fled from the business.
For Immediate Release September 13, 2013
The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward up to $5,000.00 for information
leading to the arrest and filing of a complaint for the suspect who is responsible for the
bank robbery that occurred at the Chase Bank, located at 2680 Mount Vernon Avenue
on Saturday, September 7, 2013.
The suspect, depicted in the attached video surveillance photograph, is
described as a possible Hispanic Male, in his late 20s to early 30s, with a heavy
build. He was last seen wearing a dark blue bandana covering his face, a gray
mid-sleeved t-shirt with a hood and blue jeans.
The suspect vehicle, depicted in the attached video surveillance photograph, is
described as a newer model, charcoal gray possible Volkswagen Passat.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to contact the
Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111, Detective Matt Hilliard at (661) 326-
3501 or the Secret Witness line at (661) 322-4040.
The Secret Witness phone line operates 24 hours a day. Secrecy is guaranteed to
those who call. Callers will be asked to select a code name and code number when they
provide information to Secret Witness. Should additional contact with the caller be
necessary, the code name will be published along with a request for the original caller to
establish contact. Once contact is made, the caller will be asked to provide their original
code number for verification purposes. The same steps will be taken to pay a reward to
the caller. Secret Witness is operated under the direction of an independent, voluntary
board of directors representing civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, media
outlets, and corporate sponsors.
Previous Release September 7, 2013
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, at approximately 4:00 p.m. officers from the
Bakersfield Police Department responded to Chase Bank, 2680 Mount Vernon Avenue,
for a bank robbery that had just occurred. Employees inside the bank stated the
suspect, described as:
Possible Hispanic Male, Late 20’s-Early 30’s, heavy build, gray mid-sleeve t-shirt
with a hood, blue jeans, dark blue bandana covering face
Approached a teller, brandished a handgun and demanded currency. After the teller
gave the suspect the currency he fled from the business. He was seen entering a:
Newer model, Charcoal gray possible Volkswagen Passat
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police
Department at 327-7111 or Detective M. Hilliard at 326-3501.
You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy.
Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the
police department and the sender remains completely anonymous.
Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at
https://www.tipsubmit.com.