Accused Bank Robber Arrested In San Mateo

SAN MATEO, CA — A man accused of attempting to rob a bank Tuesday and robbing a second Wednesday was arrested Thursday in San Mateo, according to police.

Investigators have identified the suspect as Stephan Kevorkian, 55, of San Mateo. According to police, Kevorkian visited a bank early Tuesday afternoon on the 300 block of South El Camino Real. Investigators allege he gave a note demanding money to the bank teller, but soon left the bank without cash.

Detectives at the scene identified a potential suspect and were continuing their investigation the next day when a second robbery was reported at a bank just one block away. Police said the description matched the suspect from the earlier robbery attempt, and officers moved in to arrest Kevorkian on suspicion of both crimes Thursday.

He was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of robbery and attempted robbery.