MAMMOTH LAKES POLICE SEEKS ASSISTANCE IN CAPTURING BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT

On behalf of Chief Dan Watson, and the Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD), they are seeking the public's assistance in locating a bank robbery suspect that robbed the local Union Bank in Mammoth Lakes this afternoon. Please see this press release issued by MLPD.

MAMMOTH LAKES POLICE SEEKS ASSISTANCE IN CAPTURING BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a bank robbery suspect.  On Friday, August 2, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a man entered the Union Bank in Mammoth Lakes with a small leather bag.  The suspect approached the teller and handed her a note.  The note was printed in English and Spanish and read, “ROBBERY.”  The teller then handed the suspect money.  As the suspect walked towards the exit door, the teller activated the silent alarm.  The MLPD arrived within three minutes and checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

Suspect Description:  Male, white, between 55-60 years, 5-9, slender build, white hair covered with a light green baseball cap, checkered white, red, and green long sleeve shirt.  The suspect was clean shaven.  No vehicle or weapon was seen.

Anyone with information about the suspect is requested to contact the Mammoth Lakes Police Department at (760) 934-2011 or the Mono County Sheriff’s Office at (760) 932-7549 ext.7.