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May 26, 2010 in City
Feds: Serial bank robber causes school lockdowns
Federal investigators believe a serial robber is responsible for a bank hold-up on the South Hill this morning that locked down two schools.
“It’s almost certainly going to be the same individual,” said FBI supervisory senior resident agent Frank Harrill.
The gunman robbed U.S. Bank, 621 E. 30th Ave., about 11:30 a.m. today. Sacajawea Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School were locked down for about an hour.
FBI agents believe the robber may be fleeing the banks on a bicycle, but he may have other transportation also, Harrill said.
The robber is first believed to have struck Dec. 22 at Sterling Savings Bank, 3000 S. Grand Blvd., then Feb. 13 and April 19 at Chase Bank, 2215 W. Northwest Blvd.
Then on May 18, the gunman wore a motorcycle helmet and forced an employee at Chase Bank, 3007 E. 57th Ave., to the floor at gunpoint.
Witnesses in at least one of the robberies said the man appeared to be familiar with how banks operate and knew which cash drawers to request.
Investigators aren’t sure if the knowledge possible is from bank experience or criminal experience, “but we’ll find out,” Harrill said.
The robber is described as white, 6-feet tall, in his 30s with a thin-to-medium build and fair complexion.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI’s Spokane office at (509) 747-5195, extension 2. If it’s after hours, call (206) 622-0460.
Past coverage:
May 19: Serial robber suspect in bank holdups
March 4: Police: Man robbed 2 banks in 2 months
Human trafficking suspects released 
rpmarp on May 26 at 1:34 p.m.
Is that the correct address for the bank? That’s a mile or two from Sac! I’m guessing it was one of the banks near the 29th and Grand intersection.
andrewz on May 26 at 1:41 p.m.
Bob, thanks for the question. You’re right. We’re fixing it right now.
madscientist on May 26 at 1:46 p.m.
thanks alot you idiots. you just made me and probably a dozen other people call the lincoln heights elementary which is the closest school to your original adress posting.
Shouldn’t we check for accuracy before we rush to post something just we you can get it out first! accuracy is more important.
agp84777 on May 26 at 3:54 p.m.
Really? Leave it to a South Hill resident to chew the poor man out for no good reason.
Kids at achool have nothing to do with a bank robbery anyway. What’s he going to do, gun down a child for 2 dollars in milk money?
Try being concerned for the well being of the bank teller who had a gun waved in her/his face. Sheesh people…
JBlim on May 26 at 5:25 p.m.
Look at all the commotion this guy caused. Next time do us all a favor and just apply for a credit card.