Crime & Safety
Police Seek Suspect In Novato Bank Robbery
A man walked into the U.S. Bank at 1711 Grant Ave. and passed a note to a teller demanding money, according to Novato police.
NOVATO, CA – Police were seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a bank robbery last week in Novato.
The robbery was reported at 4:45 p.m. Friday, when the suspect walked into the U.S. Bank at 1711 Grant Ave. and passed a note to a teller, according to Novato police.
"He passed a note demanding money from the bank teller, causing the teller to fear for their safety," police said.
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No weapon was mentioned or seen. The suspect fled on foot toward the Novato Library and was last seen driving a blue Chevrolet sedan, southbound on Tamalpais Avenue, according to police.
No injuries were reported.
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Police released surveillance photos of the suspect. He was described as a white man, 18 to 22 years old, thin to average build, and between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was wearing a teal baseball hat, blue and white-striped zip-up sweatshirt, and a black backpack.
Anyone with information or who was a witness to the incident was asked to contact Novato police at 415-897-4361 or email crimetips@novato.org.
Images via Novato Police Department
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