FBI and San Diego Sheriff’s Department Seek Public’s Assistance to Identify Encinitas Bank Robber

The FBI and San Diego Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the unknown male responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank, at 276-A North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California.

On Monday, October 25, 2010, at approximately 1:13 p.m., the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 276-A North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California, was robbed by a man armed with a handgun. The robber entered the bank via the main doors on the north side of the bank. The robber approached the tellers and made a verbal demand for cash while pointing the handgun at the victim tellers. After receiving a sum of money from the tellers, the robber exited the bank.

Witnesses describe the robber as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: White

Age: Approximately 20 - 40 years old

Height: Approximately 5’6” to 5’7”

Build: Medium

Hair/Coloring: Brown hair

Clothing: White painters’ mask with yellow elastic straps, baseball cap, sunglasses, large baggy jacket, blue jeans, and gloves

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You may remain anonymous by calling the FBI or Crime Stoppers.