Bank Robber Sought; Sketch Released In Coachella Valley

THOUSAND PALMS, CA — The Riverside County Sheriff's Department today released a sketch of a man who reportedly robbed a bank Friday on the 72-800 block of Ramon Road in Thousand Palms.

In the incident, logged at 4:15 p.m., the male made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to deputies.

No weapon was reported to have been seen during the holdup.

The suspect was described as black, about 28 years old, 5-foot, 4-inches tall and 170 pounds, and wearing a burgundy cap, a blue, multi-colored, long-sleeved shirt and dark pants, the agency said.

Anyone with information can contact Investigator Cecilia Ellis at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station at (760) 836-1600, or can submit a tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.

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