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Two men arrested for fraudulent ATM use and theft

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Jahmal Theodis Winston

Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE: #08-06-15

Subject: Two Men Arrested for Fraudulent ATM Use and Theft

Contact : Farrah Emami, Public Information Officer 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested two men for fraudulently accessing ATMs to steal money after watching victims use their personal identification numbers (PINs). Cleo Charles Nash, 36, and Jahmal Theodis Winston, 28, both of San Francisco, are being held on $100,000 bail for felony and misdemeanor theft-related charges. Continue reading→

Bank robbery suspect arrested in Mission Viejo

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Crime, Mission Viejo, News Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Carrie Braun, 714.647.1848, CBraun@ocsd.org

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (September 17, 2015) – On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Raymond Edward Feiner, 58, San Clemente in connection with an attempted robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 26151 La Paz Road. Feiner was arrested after a witness followed him out of the bank and identified him to deputies as he tried to flee the area in a vehicle.

At approximately 10:04 a.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the bank for a robbery in progress. As deputies arrived, they were immediately alerted by witnesses to Feiner as he fled the bank on foot and got into a white Ford pick-up truck. Deputies stopped the vehicle and took Feiner into custody without incident or injury. Continue reading→

Bank robbery suspect arrested

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Crime, Laguna Hills, News, Orange County Sheriff Leave a comment

Nicholas Daniel Otte

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (September 4, 2015) – On Thursday, September 3, 2015, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicholas Daniel Otte, 21, Laguna Hills, following a robbery at the Bank Of America located at 30162 Crown Valley Parkway. Otte was arrested as he exited the bank, attempting to blend in with customers who were also exiting.

At approximately 5:11 p.m. deputies responded to a robbery in progress at the Bank of America. The first responding deputies arrived in 92 seconds and immediately began establishing a perimeter around the bank. Additional information, a description from bank employees and excellent observation skills by deputies resulted in Otte being detained as he exited the bank, attempting to leave the area on foot. Continue reading→

The arrested O.C. bank robber “Snowbird Bandit” is a retired LAPD detective

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Crime, News, Orange County, Orange County Sheriff, Rancho Santa Margarita Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Bank Robber “Snowbird Bandit” Arrested

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. – (July 23, 2015) – On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, Orange County Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT) investigators arrested Randolph Bruce Adair, 70, Rancho Santa Margarita, in connection with a series of robberies over that last several months in the south Orange County area. Continue reading→

The FBI is searching for a suspect who has targeted south O.C. banks

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Crime, FBI, News, Orange County Sheriff Leave a comment

THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION BANK ROBBERY APPREHENSION TEAM

TFO Inv. Jeff Brown (Jeffrey.Brown4@ic.fbi.gov), SA Christopher Gicking (Christopher.Gicking@ic.fbi.gov), (714) 939-8699 or (310) 477-6565 (24 hours)

BULLETIN DATE: 06/16/2015

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION/ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SPECIAL BULLETIN

The Snowbird BANDIT WANTED FOR BANK ROBBERY, ARMED AND DANGEROUS

SUSPECT: Continue reading→

Irvine Police trying to identify a man who robbed a U.S. bank at a Ralphs store

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Editor Posted in Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE: 06-04-15

Subject: Irvine Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect

Contact : Farrah Emami, Public Information Officer, 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a bank robbery suspect.

The suspect is described as male, medium complexion with skin color blotches, approximately 6’0” and 200lbs, black hair, unshaven with a goatee, wearing black gloves, a dark-colored hat, black-framed glasses, a blue windbreaker, jeans, black converse shoes, a black bandana with white print, and a lanyard with a clear plastic card holder around his neck. The suspect may possible speak with a slight Hispanic or Middle Eastern accent. Continue reading→

Irvine Police seek Wells Fargo Bank robbery suspect

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE: 04/23/2015

Subject: Irvine Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect

Contact : Detective Karie Davies, Detective, 949-724-7131, kdavies@cityofirvine.org; Farrah Emami, Public Information Officer, 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA – On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, a man entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 6503 Quail Hill Parkway in Irvine and produced a note demanding cash from an individual teller’s drawer. The man did not speak during the robbery.

After receiving cash from the teller, he placed it in a plastic grocery bag and left. He was last seen on foot by witnesses but may be associated with a silver truck. The suspect is described as a white male, 30-40 years old, approximately 5’6” or 5’7” tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has a thin build, dark hair, thin lips and either a gap or a missing upper tooth. He was wearing a dark colored Red Sox cap, white sunglasses, a blue jacket with a white zipper and tan shorts. Continue reading→

Snowboarder Bandit convicted of robbing ten Orange County banks

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Editor Posted in Crime, Irvine, News, OCDA Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 12HF1290: November 7, 2013

MAN DUBBED “SNOWBOARDER BANDIT” CONVICTED OF COMMITTING ROBBERIES IN 10 ORANGE COUNTY BANKS

SANTA ANA – A man dubbed the “Snowboarder Bandit” was convicted today of committing robberies in 10 Orange County banks. Michael Brandon Franks, 30, Riverside, pleaded guilty to a court offer today to 10 felony counts of second degree robbery and two felony counts of attempted second degree robbery. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years and six months in state prison at his sentencing, Jan. 17, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. in Department C-34, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→