FBI Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Geezer Bandit,” Believed to be Responsible for 11 Bank Robberies

FBI Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Geezer Bandit,” Believed to be Responsible for 11 Bank Robberies


The FBI, San Diego Police Department, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male bank robber dubbed the “Geezer Bandit.” The Geezer Bandit is believed to be responsible for robbing 11 banks in San Diego County and one in Riverside County.

The latest bank robbery in the Geezer Bandit series is believed to have occurred today with the robbery of the Bank of America, 31934 Highway 79, South, Temecula, CA.

At approximately 1:14 p.m. today, an unknown male believed to be the individual dubbed the Geezer Bandit robbed the Bank of America, 31934 Highway 79, South, Temecula, CA. During today’s robbery, the robber approached the victim teller and presented a demand note for cash. The robber carried a leather case which contained a small caliber pistol that he threatened to use if the teller did not comply with his demands. After receiving a sum of money the robber walked out of the bank.

Witnesses have described the Geezer Bandit as follows:

Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 60 – 70 years old
Height: Approximately 6’0” tall
Weight: Approximately 190 lbs.
Build: Average
Weapon: Revolver pistol