The suspect robbed a branch of Pacific Western Bank located at 550 North Moorpark Road Thursday afternoon. Nobody was injured during the heist, and the suspect fled the bank within minutes, carrying an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was seen, but the suspect alluded to being armed.

The investigation is being handled by the sheriff’s department’s major crimes unit in conjunction with the FBI. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jon Smith at (805) 494-8201, or Special Agent Pat Conley of the FBI at (310) 629-9553. Please see the attached three images for a description of the suspect.

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Location: 550 North Moorpark Road, CA, 91360
Date & Time/ RB#: November 4, 2010 @ 11: 15 a.m. / 10-26819
Unit Responsible: East County Sheriff’s Major Crimes / Federal Bureau of Investigation
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(S) Black Male Unknown Early 20’s
Officer Preparing Release: Detective Jon R Smith
Follow-up Contact: Det. Jon R Smith (805) 494-8201 or SA Pat Conley (310) 629-9553
Date of Release: 11/03/2010
Approved By: Captain Bruce Watlington