Crime & Safety

Bank Robbery Suspect Photos Released By Beaumont PD

Recognize him? The Citibank on Beaumont Avenue was held up on Monday, police said.

BEAUMONT, CA – The Beaumont Police Department released photographs of a suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery Monday afternoon in Beaumont.

Police responded at approximately 11:50 a.m. to a silent alarm activation from Citibank on the 700 block of Beaumont Avenue, but the suspected robber already was gone.

A male allegedly entered the bank, passed a demand note to the teller and left on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency.

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He was described a having a medium complexion and wearing a black beanie, a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket, black pants or jeans, black "skater" shoes with white soles and black sunglasses. Police said he carried a black "satchel" bag around his neck.

Anyone with information about the suspect or case is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Galletta at 951-769-8500. Citizens can also provide information anonymously at www.beaumontpd.org or crimetips@beaumontpd.org.

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--Images via Beaumont PD

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