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LASD is seeking the community’s help in identifying the suspect who robbed the East West Bank at 11812 South St., Cerritos. Suspect also matches description from robbery that occurred at Cathay Bank in Artesia.

Suspect Description: MH/23-28/508-509/165-170/shaved head/bro eyes/goatee/wearing a blue baseball cap, white t-shirt, blue shorts, & white tennis shoes.

The suspect entered the location and stood in line to speak to a bank teller. When the suspect approached the counter he said, “This is a robbery. I have a gun.” The suspect demanded cash from the teller’s top drawer. Fearing for his safety, the bank teller complied. The suspect then said, “I know you have some more. Don’t make me hurt you.” Again fearing for his safety, the bank teller complied and gave the suspect money from the second cash drawer. The suspect exited the location and was seen walking w/b South St and out of view. The suspect matches the suspect description from the Cathay Bank 211PC (10-22247-13).

Any questions or information for Cerritos Sheriff’s Station, contact Detective Aguirre, (562) 467-6822 [File # 910-04140-2314-036]


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Sent by:
Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
(323) 267-4800 www.lasd.org

Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff


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