City of Elk Grove Press Release

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City of Elk Grove

Press Release

Elk Grove Police Department

Christine Brainerd, Public Information Officer 916.478.3632 (Office) 916.479.5337 (Cell)

February 22, 2007

Updated: Bank Robbery Suspect Sought

ELK GROVE, CA ? On Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 3:25 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to 9312 Elk Grove Boulevard (Safe Credit Union) regarding a robbery alarm.

Officers arrived and discovered that an armed suspect had forced the employees of the Safe Credit Union into a vault and fled with an unknown amount of U.S. Currency. The suspect was armed with a small black handgun and was described as a either a light skinned African-American or a Hispanic male adult, five feet eight inches tall (5'8"), one hundred and fifty pounds (150 lbs.), with a black ski mask. The suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with "Ecko" across the lower back, black pants and was carrying a red duffel bag with black straps. The suspect fled on foot in a northwest direction through the parking lot.

Investigators originally believed that a Toyota Matrix was involved in the robbery. Through further investigation, it was determined that the Toyota Matrix was not involved.

Anyone with information regarding this crime or suspect is asked to call the Elk Grove Police Department Communications Center at (916) 714-5115 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.

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