Wells Fargo Bank in South Lake Tahoe robbed; FBI and Police search for suspect
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 4:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is looking for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at the Y on Emerald Bay Road on Saturday, March 24, 2018.
According to police detectives, the man walked into the bank at 12:57 p.m. and presented a note to the teller advising that a robbery was occurring. The male subject did not present a weapon, and it is unknown at this time if he was armed or not. The suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of US currency.
The suspect is described a White or Hispanic male, approximately 40 years old, wearing blue jeans, a tan beanie style hat, a dark green or brown zip-up jacket and black gloves. The suspect also had a black goatee and moustache, along with wire frame glasses.
This incident is currently being investigated by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department Detective Division as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Anyone who may have information about this case is encouraged to call the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at 530-542-6100, or to remain anonymous, Lake Tahoe Secret Witness at 530-541-6800.
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