APD Seeking Attempted Bank Robber

Press release from the Arcata Police Department:

On Friday February 21, 2020, at approximately 10:21 am, an attempted bank robbery occurred at the Umpqua Bank Downtown Arcata branch. The suspect approached a teller inside the bank and demanded money, but fled prior to receiving any. A weapon was not observed nor implied. The suspect fled on foot westbound from the 1000 block of G Street.

The suspect is described as follows:

A white male adult, with pale skin, in his early to mid-twenties. He is 6’0” to 6’2” tall, with a medium build. His hair is blonde and curly, worn short on the back and sides, and bushy on the top. He was last seen wearing eyeglasses, a purple long sleeved thermal type shirt, with a dark colored over the shoulder satchel and light blue jeans.

Suspect photos are attached to this post.

APD is investigating this incident and requests anyone with information to contact communications at 707-822-2424 or the APD Tip Line at 707-825-2588.

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For additional information, please contact:
Detective V. Johnson
Or the On-Duty Watch Commander
Arcata Police Department
(707) 822-2428