Public Invited to Free Community Youth Safety Fair

San Diego FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Eric Birnbaum invites the public to attend a special Juvenile Safety Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Center located at 404 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, California, 92114.

The Safety Fair will include booths with health and safety information for youth from a variety of local organizations. Presentations will be held throughout the day on topics including gangs, self-defense, drug abuse, bullying, and online safety. Attendees can learn about bicycle safety, participate in obstacle courses, and watch driving and skateboarding demonstrations. A free bicycle tune-up will be available to those who bring their bikes to the event. Lowriders and special law enforcement vehicles will also be on display. Free face painting, a rock climbing wall, free raffle, and other fun activities will be available for the youth.

The FBI will be distributing free Child ID kits and public safety informational brochures in both English and Spanish.

This Juvenile Safety Fair is presented by the Jacobs Center/ Project Safe Way, San Diego Police Department, San Diego City Attorney’s Office, Rady Children’s Hospital, Lowrider Community of San Diego, SAY San Diego, San Diego Unified School District Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The public is encouraged to attend this free event to learn important safety information and crime prevention tips to help protect and educate the youth in our community.

For more information about this event, please call Erin MacKinnon (FBI) at 858-499- 7464 or Danny Gutierrez (Jacobs Center/ Project Safe Way) at 619-527-6161, ext. 174.

FBI and San Diego Police Department Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Wells Fargo Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank located inside the Vons grocery store at 4725 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, California on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at approximately 11:43 a.m., the Wells Fargo Bank located inside of the Vons grocery store at 4725 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, California was robbed by an unknown male using a demand note. At the time of the robbery, the robber walked into the Vons grocery store and loitered in the area of a flower stand. The robber then walked up to the victim teller’s window and presented a demand note for cash. The robber also made a verbal demand for money. The teller complied with the robber’s demands and provided a sum of money. After receiving a sum of money the robber walked out of the grocery store in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported and no weapon observed.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

■Sex: Male

■Race: White

■Age: Mid-40s to early 50s

■Height: Approximately 6’0” tall

■Weight: Approximately 220 lbs.

■Build: Medium/heavy

■Eye color: Unknown

■Hair/Coloring: Black and white mustache

■Clothing: White, buttoned down, striped shirt; blue jeans; dark colored hat with light colored emblem on brim; and black, long haired wig

■Miscellaneous: Black, neck-length wig

Bank surveillance photographs from Wells Fargo Bank, located inside the Vons grocery store at 4725 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, California on Tuesday, March 13, 2012:

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 (san.diego@ic.fbi.gov) or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

FBI and San Diego Police Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Chase Bank Robber

The FBI and the San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Chase Bank, located at 4415 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California, on Monday, February 6, 2012.

On Monday, February 6, 2012, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Chase Bank, located at 4415 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California, was robbed by an unknown male using a demand note. The robber threatened to be armed with a weapon, but a weapon was not observed. After receiving a sum of money the robber exited the bank and was last seen getting into the driver side of silver PT Cruiser.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex:  Male

Race:  White
Age: Late 40s to early 50s
Height: Approximately 5’8” to 5’9” tall
Weight: Approximately 160-170 lbs.
Build: Slim
Hair/Coloring: Small beard patch under bottom lip
Clothing: “Stussy” brand beanie cap, green hooded zip up sweat jacket, eyeglasses with plastic rectangular shaped lenses and blue jean shorts

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 (san.diego@ic.fbi.gov) or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

FBI, San Diego Police, and San Diego Sheriff’s Department Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Serial Bank Robber

Latest Robbery: Home Bank of California Bank

The FBI, San Diego Police, and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male believed responsible for three bank robberies dating back to January 17, 2012. The latest robbery was on Monday, February 6, 2012, with the robbery of the Home Bank of California, 875 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, California.

On Monday, February 6, 2012, at approximately 9:10 a.m., the Home Bank of California, located at 875 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, California, was robbed by an unknown male who threatened to be armed with a weapon. The robber made a verbal demand for cash and simulated he had a weapon by lifting his shirt. After receiving a sum of money the robber walked out of the bank. No weapon was observed and no injuries reported.

This same individual is believed to be responsible for robbing the Pacific Western Bank, located at 9955 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, California, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 and Monday, January 23, 2012.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: White
Age: Approximately 40 years old
Height: Approximately 6’0””tall
Weight: Approximately 180 lbs.
Build: Medium
Eyes: Unknown
Hair/Coloring: Grey scruffy beard
Clothing: White tee shirt, blue jeans, navy blue jacket with zipper, and baseball hat

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 (san.diego@ic.fbi.gov) or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477).You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

FBI and San Diego Police Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Bank of America Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who attempted to rob a teller at the Bank of America, 2209 National Avenue, San Diego, California, on Monday, December 19, 2011.

On Monday, December 19, 2011, at approximately 10:20 a.m. an unknown male entered the Bank of America, located at 2209 National Avenue, San Diego, California and attempted to rob one of the tellers with a demand note. The teller who was behind a bandit barrier did not provide the robber with any money. The robber did not obtain any money and walked out of the bank heading west.

The robber is described as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: Black
Age: Approximately 30 years old
Height: Approximately 5’9” to 6’0” tall
Build: Medium
Hair: Black
Clothing: Black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans

Anyone with information concerning this robbery should contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

FBI and San Diego Police Department Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify HSBC Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the HSBC Bank, located at 225 Broadway, San Diego, California, on Monday, December 12, 2011.

On Monday, December 12, 2011, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an unknown male robbed the HSBC Bank, located at 225 Broadway, San Diego, California. At the time of the robbery, the robber approached a teller and presented a demand note for money. The robber told the teller he was armed with a gun, but did not display a weapon. The robber motioned to his waist band indicating that he was armed. The robber threatened the teller with bodily harm if he/she did not comply with his demand. The teller provided a sum of money to the robber. The robber walked out of the bank and left in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported.

The robber is described as follows:

■Race: White

■Sex: Male
■Age: Approximately 25 years old
■Height: Approximately 5’10” tall
■Weight: Approximately 180 lbs.
■Hair: Black
■Clothing: Gray long-sleeve shirt, white undershirt, dark pants, and brown shoes

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255, San Diego Police Department Robbery Unit at (619) 531-2299 or CrimeStoppers at (888) 580-8477.

FBI and San Diego Police Department Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Mr. Magoo Bandit”

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male dubbed the “Mr. Magoo Bandit,” believed responsible for robbing five San Diego banks since November 2010.

The latest robbery in this series occurred on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at approximately 4:15 p.m., with the robbery of the U.S. Bank, located at 1331 Rosecrans, San Diego, California. It is believed the suspect robbed this same bank on July 12, 2011. During the latest robbery, the suspect entered the bank and walked over to the customer service desk in the lobby area. The suspect then approached the victim teller and placed a demand note on the counter. The note advised that the teller was being robbed and demanded money. The victim teller complied with the robber’s demand and provided a sum of money. After receiving the money, the suspect walked out of the bank.

The “Mr. Magoo Bandit” is believed to be responsible for the following bank robberies:

1.November 23, 2010, Wells Fargo Bank, 1350 Fashion Valley Drive, San Diego.

2.June 6, 2011, Wells Fargo Bank, 1350 Fashion Valley Drive, San Diego

3.July 12, 2011, U.S. Bank, 1331 Rosecrans, San Diego.

4.July 27, 2011, U.S. Bank, 3201 University Avenue, San Diego.

5.August 10, 2011, U.S. Bank, 1331 Rosecrans, San Diego.

The “Mr. Magoo Bandit” is described as follows:

Race: White

Sex: Male

Age: 35 - 40 years old

Height: Approximately 5’10” to 5’11”

Weight: Approximately 185 lbs. to 200 lbs.

Build: Medium

Other: Glasses

Hair: Bald and clean shaven

Clothing: Varies with robberies—see bank surveillance photos

Wells Fargo Bank, 1350 Fashion Valley Drive, San Diego, California, November 23 2010, at 10:40 a.m.

Anyone with information concerning the “Mr. Magoo Bandit” is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255, San Diego Police Department Robbery Unit at (619) 531-2299 or CrimeStoppers at (888) 580-8477.

FBI and San Diego Police Department Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Chase Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Chase Bank, located at 4650 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California, on Thursday, July 07, 2011.

On Thursday, July 07, 2011, at approximately 12:07 p.m., the Chase Bank, located at 4650 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California, was robbed by an unknown male using a demand note. After receiving a sum of money, the robber walked out of the bank.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: Black or Hispanic

Height: Approximately 6’4” tall

Weight: Unknown

Build: Medium

Age: Late 20s to early 30s

Hair: Full beard

Clothing: Aviator glasses, long-sleeve shirt, and black or gray shorts

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

Outreach program educates teens about the dangers of drug smuggling

In 2008, within 24 hours, five teenagers were apprehended at the San Ysidro Port in San Diego, Calif., and the Calexico Port in Imperial Valley, Calif. Each of them had narcotics strapped to their torsos and legs. Drug smuggling organizations had enlisted the teens' assistance in smuggling narcotics into the United States.

This, unfortunately, was not an isolated incident. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents learned that recruiters for drug smuggling organizations were frequenting school grounds, luring students with cash payments. To seal the deal, recruiters told the students that nothing could happen to them.

They would say, "Worst case scenario, they'll take the drugs from you and you'll be turned over to your parents," said Millie Jones, San Diego's assistant special agent in charge. "These kids are not aware of the consequences."

Representatives from ICE HSI and their counterparts at the San Diego Police Department launched an outreach campaign to tackle this growing situation. To date, ICE has made presentations at 24 locations, including community centers, high schools, middle schools and charter schools. Five additional presentations are scheduled this spring.

The presentations focus on the facts. Minors can receive felony convictions. A conviction like that can follow a teenager for the rest of his/her life. The presentation also includes a video featuring two convicted drug smugglers sharing their personal experiences. Smuggling does not equate to "quick and easy" money.

Agents warn that teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are the typical recruits and are primarily asked to smuggle marijuana or methamphetamine into the country. In some instances, however, teenagers have been caught with heroin or cocaine taped to their bodies.

Agents say the program is working. Teen smuggling arrests have significantly declined in the first quarter of 2011. But agents note that their work isn't complete. It's an ongoing process.

"If we can convince at least one kid not to smuggle drugs, that's one kid we won't have to encounter at the ports of entry," said Jones.

FBI and San Diego Police Seek Public's Assistance to Identify Female Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify the unknown female responsible for robbing the US Bank located inside of the Von's Grocery Store, 3645 Midway Drive, San Diego, California, on Monday, April 11, 2011.

On Monday, April 11, 2011, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the US Bank located inside of the Von's Grocery Store, 3645 Midway Drive, San Diego, California, was robbed by an unknown female. At the time of the robbery, the robber walked into the bank and waited in line until called by the victim teller. Once at the counter, the robber produced a handwritten demand note for cash. The robber also made a verbal demand for money. The victim teller provided the robber a sum of money. The robber placed the money inside of a plastic bag she was carrying and walked out of the bank.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Female

Race: Black

Age: Mid 30s

Height: 5'6"

Weight: Approximately 190 lbs.

Build: Heavy build

Hair/Coloring: Black

Clothing: Red hoodie and black "Lakers" baseball cap

Bank surveillance photographs from the US Bank located inside of the Von's Grocery Store, 3645 Midway Drive, San Diego, California, on Monday, April 11, 2011.

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

Reward of $20,000 Offered in “Geezer Bandit” Investigation

Latest Robbery in Goleta, California, Friday, January 28, 2011

On Friday, January 28, 2011, the bank robber dubbed the “Geezer Bandit” is believed to have robbed the Bank of America, located at 5892 Calle Real, Goleta, California. The “Geezer Bandit” is now believed to be responsible for robbing 13 banks during the period, August 28, 2009 through January 28, 2011.

The latest robbery attributed to the “Geezer Bandit” occurred on Friday, January 28, 2011, at approximately 5:53 p.m., at the Bank of America, located at 5892 Calle Real, Goleta, California. During this robbery the “Geezer Bandit” reportedly threatened the victim teller with a weapon and demanded money. The teller complied with his demand and provided him with a sum of money.

Since August 2009, the FBI, San Diego Police Department (SDPD), San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and other law enforcement agencies have sought the public’s help in identifying the “Geezer Bandit.” A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the “Geezer Bandit.”

Witnesses from previous robberies have described the “Geezer Bandit” as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: White

Age: 60 - 70 years old

Height: Approximately 5’10” to 6’0” tall

Weight: Approximately 190 to 200 lbs.

Build: Average

Clothing: Navy-colored blazer, navy or black-colored baseball cap, dark-colored pants, and possibly wearing a mask

Weapon: Revolver pistol

The “Geezer Bandit” is believed to be responsible for robbing the following banks:

August 28, 2009 US Bank 9643 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee

September 12, 2009 San Diego National Bank 7877 Ivanhoe, La Jolla

October 9, 2009 US Bank

4627 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego

October 26, 2009 Bank of America 17008 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe

November 16, 2009 Bank of America 7680 Girard Ave., La Jolla

January 27, 2010 San Diego National Bank 1075 Rosecrans, San Diego

April 20, 2010 California Bank & Trust

140 Escondido Ave.

, Vista

April 30, 2010 US Bank 1301 E. Vista Way, Vista

May 11, 2010 Bank of America 9711 Mission Gorge Road, Santee

June 7, 2010 US Bank 14837 Pomerado Road, Poway

June 24, 2010 Bank of America 31934 Highway 79 South, Temecula

November 12, 2010 Bank of America 4480

Coffee Road, Bakersfield

January 28, 2011 Bank of America 5892 Calle Real, Goleta, California

Bank Surveillance photographs from the Bank of America, 5892 Calle Real, Goleta, California, on Friday, January 28, 2011, at approximately 5:53 p.m.

FBI and San Diego Police Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Navy Federal Credit Union Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Navy Federal Credit Union,

17030 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, California

, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at approximately 10:35 a.m., an unknown male robbed a teller at the Navy Federal Credit Union,

17030 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, California

. The robber reportedly approached the victim teller and made a verbal demand for cash. After receiving a sum of money the robber walked out of the bank and left in an older model motor home.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: White

Age: Approximately 50 years old

Height: Approximately 5’10” tall

Build: Husky

Weight: Approximately 225 lbs.

Hair: Short grey hair; clean shaven

Clothing: Denim shirt, blue jeans, green baseball cap, and grey t-shirt

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

San Diego Man Charged with Robbing Wells Fargo Bank

Akil Saeed Daniels, age 29, has been charged with one count of bank robbery and one count of assault on a federal officer.

According to the federal complaint filed in this matter on January 26, 2011, in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Daniels is charged with robbing the Wells Fargo Bank,

9360 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, California

, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Daniels is alleged to have entered the Wells Fargo Bank,

9360 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego

, at 9:30 a.m. and robbed one of the tellers using a demand note. The victim teller complied with the robber’s demand and provided the robber a sum of money and a tracking device.

San Diego Police Department Officers were able to track the robber’s vehicle and subsequently conducted a vehicle stop near Interstate 805 at

H Street, Chula Vista, California

. The driver later identified as Daniels, fled from the vehicle on foot. San Diego Police Officers and a service dog gave chase and eventually took Daniels into custody. Daniels was later transported to San Diego Police Department Headquarters for an interview.

After completing his interview, Daniels requested to use the restroom and was released of his handcuffs. Daniels was escorted by two detectives. While inside the restroom, Daniels made two attempts to overtake and obtain one of the detective’s firearm. Daniels was subdued by the detectives and others. As a result of this incident Daniels was also charged with assault on an officer.

On Thursday, January 27, 2011, Daniels was booked into the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) where he will remain until his initial appearance. Daniels is expected to appear before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, on Friday, January 28, 2011. This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

An arrest itself is not evidence that the defendants committed the crimes charged. The defendants are presumed innocent until the government meets its burden in court of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

FBI and San Diego Police Seek Public's Assistance to Identify Bank of America Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify the man responsible for robbing the Bank of America located at

9460 Scranton Road, San Diego, California

, on Thursday, January 20, 2011.

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, at approximately 5:00 p.m., an unknown male entered the Bank of America, located at

9460 Scranton Road, San Diego, California

and robbed one of the tellers using a demand note. The robber reportedly simulated having a weapon inside of his jacket. No weapon was observed and no injuries reported.

The robber is described as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Age: Approximately 20 - 30 years old

Height: 5'7" tall

Build: Medium

Hair: Black

Clothing: Black baseball cap, sunglasses, and black jacket

Anyone with information concerning this robbery should contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.

Reward of $20,000 Offered in “Geezer Bandit” Investigation

The FBI, San Diego Police Department, San Diego Sheriff’s Department and several other law enforcement agencies 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 12 banks since August 2009. The FBI and several local banks are offering a combined reward of $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the “Geezer Bandit.”

The 12th bank robbery in the “Geezer Bandit” series is believed to have occurred on Friday, November 12, 2010, with the robbery of the Bank of America, located at

4480 Coffee Road, Bakersfield, California

. 

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, on Friday, November 12, 2010, at approximately 6:00 p.m., an unknown male armed with a handgun entered the Bank of America, located at

4480 Coffee Road, Bakersfield, California

. The suspect confronted one of the tellers and made a verbal demand for money.  After receiving a sum of money, the suspect left the bank on foot. A witness described the suspect as wearing a Halloween-style “old man” mask, white fedora-style hat, black sports coat, gray slacks, and black dress shoes and armed with a handgun.

Witnesses from previous robberies have described the “Geezer Bandit” as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: White

Age: 60 - 70 years old

Height: Approximately 5’10” to 6’0” tall

Weight: Approximately 190 to 200 lbs.

Build: Average

Clothing: Navy-colored blazer, navy or black-colored baseball cap, and dark-colored pants

Weapon: Revolver pistol       

The “Geezer Bandit” is believed to be responsible for robbing the following banks:

August 28, 2009 US Bank,

9643 Mission Gorge Rd.

, Santee

September 12, 2009 San Diego National Bank, 7877 Ivanhoe, La Jolla

October 9, 2009 US Bank,

4627 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego

October 26, 2009 Bank of America, 17008 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe

November 16, 2009 Bank of America,

7680 Girard Ave.

, La Jolla

January 27, 2010   San Diego National Bank, 1075 Rosecrans, San Diego

April 20, 2010  California Bank & Trust, 

140 Escondido Ave.

, Vista

April 30, 2010   US Bank,

1301 E. Vista Way

, Vista

May 11, 2010  Bank of America,

9711 Mission Gorge Road

, Santee

June 7, 2010 US Bank,

14837 Pomerado Road

, Poway

June 24, 2010   Bank of America, 31934 Highway 79 South, Temecula

November 12, 2010 Bank of America,

4480 Coffee Road, Bakersfield

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

FBI and San Diego Police Identify Man Arrested Following Robbery of Bank of America

The FBI and San Diego Police Department have identified Bill Smith, age 46, as the man arrested by San Diego Police Officers on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, following the robbery of the Bank of America, 450 B Street, San Diego, California. Smith was arrested in the vicinity of the 2600 block of Congress, shortly after the 11:24 a.m. robbery of the Bank of America.

Smith is currently being held at the San Diego County Jail pending his court appearance. Smith has no known address at this time. This is case is being prosecuted by the San Diego District Attorney’s Office.

FBI Seeks Public’s Assistance to Identify the “Geezer Bandit”

Believed to be Responsible for Nine Bank Robberies

The FBI, San Diego Police Department, and San Diego 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 nine banks in San Diego County beginning in August 2009. Three different rewards, totaling $16,000, are being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the Geezer Bandit.

Today, May 11, 2010, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the suspect entered the Bank of America, 9711 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, California. The suspect approached a teller, presented a demand note for cash, and placed a small revolver on the teller counter. After receiving money from the teller he exited the bank in an unknown direction.

At the time of the robbery, witnesses described him having thin oxygen-like tubes leading to his nostrils, wore a tan baseball cap, sunglasses, dark blazer, dark zip up sweater, carried a dark satchel bag draped over his right shoulder diagonally, latex gloves and was armed with a revolver.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 60-70 years old
Height: Approximately 6’0”
Weight: Approximately 190 pounds
Build: Average
Clothing: Baseball cap, dark blazer, dark zip up sweater, sunglasses.
Weapon: Revolver pistol

FBI and San Diego Police Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Man Who Robbed Bank Threatening Bomb

May 13, 2010 - The FBI and San Diego Police Department, are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Chase Bank, 8850 Navajo Road, San Diego, California, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

At approximately noon today, an unknown male hereinafter referred to as the robber, walked into the Chase Bank, 8850 Navajo Road, San Diego, and threatened to detonate a bomb if the tellers did not give him money. The robber walked up and down the teller line threatening to detonate the device he held in his hand, which resembled a cell phone. After receiving a sum of money the robber exited the bank and was last seen heading westbound on Navajo Road. No injuries were reported.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: Late 20’s
Height: Approximately 6’4” tall

Clothing: Gray hoodie, blue jeans, rubber gloves, white mask that covered lower part of the robber’s face, and plaid boxer shorts.

California Law Enforcement Writers

October 22, 2007 (San Dimas, CA) Police-Writers.com is a website that lists nearly 800 state and local police officers who have written books. The Website added three California Law Enforcement officials who have authored books.

Steven D. Moss is a consultant to law enforcement agencies throughout California and an instructor at the San Diego Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility in Traffic Investigation and Collision Analysis. He designed and implemented revised field procedures for DUI and served as instructor in the techniques for attorneys and law enforcement agencies. He was a police officer for the San Diego Police Department from 1977 until his retirement in 2005. His assignments include patrol, collision, investigation bureau, drinking driver enforcement, off-road enforcement, motors/speed enforcement, detective - traffic investigation unit.

Steven D. Moss has an advanced POST certificate from the State of California and has qualified in both municipal and superior courts for the state of California as an expert witness in all facets of collision reconstruction. Steven Moss has a BPA and an MBA, both from National University. He is a general partner in the firm of C and M Collision Analysis and a college instructor in traffic investigation and collision analysis. Steven Moss is the co-author of Basic Collision Analysis and Scene Documentation.

Steve R. Willard is a 20-year member of the San Diego Police Department. A writer for law enforcement periodicals, Steven Willard also serves as the vice president of the San Diego Police Historical Association, which supplied the vintage photos for his Images of America, San Diego Police Department. Since joining the San Diego Police Department in 1985, Steve Willard has worked “patrol, crime prevention and the detective bureau. In addition to extensive expertise in forensic video and composite artistry and covert alarm systems, Vice President Willard holds a certificate in intermediate Crime Scene Investigation from California State University Long Beach and an advance certificate from the California Department of Justice. He has also obtained certificates in intermediate and advanced courses in fingerprint classification and identification through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” He is also the author of America’s Finest: The History of San Diego City Law Enforcement.

According to the book description of Images of America, San Diego Police Department, “The San Diego Police Department dates to 1889, when out-of-control crime forced the end of the highly ineffective city marshal’s office. With violence on every corner and Tombstone’s venerable Wyatt Earp running the marshals’ gambling interests, change was desperately needed. But the first days of the SDPD weren’t easy. Within two years of its formation, the city’s economy tanked, 36,000 of the town’s 40,000 citizens left, and the department’s newly appointed chief refused to take the job. Still, San Diego eventually developed into one of the nation’s largest cities and most popular tourist destination—a multifaceted metropolis perched between the extremes of Los Angeles and Mexico, the Pacific Ocean and the desert. Today more than 2,000 highly trained sworn SDPD officers, 700 support staff, and more than 1,000 volunteers form one of the world’s most innovative and internationally recognized police forces.”

Gary Hoving is the Chief Deputy of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. He is the author of Crime Scene Investigation: A Manual for Patrol Officers and Journey of Justice.

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