Crime & Safety

US Bank Robber Linked to 7 Other Robberies

US Bank has offered a $25,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest.

When a bank robber hit up the on 1475 Woodside Road, he knew what exactly he was doing. He had previously robbed seven locations in less than four months, .

U.S. Bank has offered up to a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect, who is believed to have robbed the following branches:

  • September 1: US Bank in South San Francisco.
  • October 12: US Bank in Fremont
  • October 19: Cupertino
  • October 24: Los Altos
  • October 24: US Bank in Sunnyvale
  • December 20: US Bank in 
  • December 20:
  • December 22: US Bank in Redwood City

The FBI and other local jurisdictions are in the process of investigating these robberies. In each case, the suspect presented a note but did not display any actual weapons.

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He is in his late 20s or early 30s, police said. He had black hair and a full beard at the time the crimes were committed and was wearing reading glasses. He stands about 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 180 pounds, police said.

"We are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect," said Lt. Paul Doroshov. "Keep in mind that hair styles and facial hair can be easily altered."

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If you have any information leading to the identity of this person, you are encouraged to contact one of the phone numbers listed below:

  • San Francisco FBI Field Office: 415-553-7400
  • Sacramento FBI Field Office: 916-481-9110
  • Davis Police Department: 530-747-5400
  • US Bank Security Hotline: 800-685-5515

--Bay City News contributed to this article

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