Chase Bank Robbed on Laurel; Suspect Still At-Large

The on Laurel Street was robbed just after 10 a.m. on Thursday, police said. Police are still searching for the suspect.

Just before 1 p.m., the suspect walked into the bank, located at 845 Laurel Street, and handed a teller a note that said, “I have a gun. Give me all the money. Big Bills. No dye Packs. No games.”

No words were spoken. No weapon was seen. 

The suspect then exited the bank and headed northbound down Cowgill Alley. The teller sounded the alarm and called police and an extensive search by the San Carlos bureau of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office was conducted, police said. The suspect was not located; only a beige over coat belonging to the suspect was found within a fenced area next to a vacant business by 850 El Camino Real.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Gibbons at 650-363-4063 or Telephone the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at (800) 547-2700.