Crime & Safety

Suspect Brandished Gun During Santa Cruz Bank Robbery

The man was able to escape with an undisclosed amount of cash and is still at large.

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly robbed a Santa Cruz bank Wednesday afternoon. Police said the suspect brandished a gun and demanded money from the tellers at the US Bank at 110 Morrissey Blvd.

The suspect was able to escape with an undisclosed amount of cash through the bank parking lot and remains at large. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, sunglasses, mask and gloves.

Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case please call the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigation Unit at 831-420-5820.

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