Police ID Chase Bank Robber

The man suspected of was identified as 46-year-old David Michael Cardwell.

Investigators are in the midst of trying to find Cardwell and are seeking the public's help.

At about 1:20 p.m. Jan. 17, Cardwell allegedly entered the back at 1333 Fourth Street, handed a teller a note demanding money, then fled with cash, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

After the robbery, police released a photo from surveillance footage showing a heavy-set man in green pants and a collared shirt speaking to the Chase bank teller.

Cardwell was described by police as African American; 5 feet, 10 inches tall; 195 pounds; with brown hair and eyes. Police believe he is homeless.

He does not appear to have a criminal record in Los Angeles County, an online search of superior court records shows.

Anyone with information about Cardwell's whereabouts was asked to contact Detective Robert D'Andrea at (310) 458-2201, ext. 6679; Detective Larry Nicols at (310) 458-8939; or Sgt. Ira Rutan at (310) 458-8959. The 24-hour line to the Santa Monica Police Department is (310) 864-7394.

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