“Skateboarding Bandit” Strikes in Gold River

Local authorities and area banks have an athletic cause for concern. Authorities are searching for an area bank robber seen fleeing on a skateboard. The public is asked to report any suspicious activity or any information they may have regarding the “Skateboarding Bandit”.

According to a news release from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, the “skateboarding bandit” is suspected of having robbed a Wells Fargo bank on Madison Avenue about 9:20 a.m. Saturday, April 25th.  He is also suspected of the robbery of the Wells Fargo on Gold River Drive that same day.

During both incidences, the suspect indicated he had a gun and demanded money from the teller with a note, Curran said. After receiving the money, he was seen fleeing on a skateboard.

The suspect can be seen on surveillance video during both robberies. He is described as an Asian male between 20 and 30 years old. He is between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs between 135 and 145 pounds, wears glasses and has long black hair.

During the robberies, he was wearing a black t-shirt, black hooded sweatshirt, black beanie, and black cotton gloves.

Anyone with information regarding these robberies, or the suspects identity, is asked to call the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department at (916) 874-5115, or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers may remain anonymous and may receive a reward.

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Posted by Michelle Ventress on Apr 30 2009. Filed under Public Safety. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.