Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Location: Santa Barbara Bank & Trust 101 N. Westlake Blvd. Thousand Oaks, Ca.
Date & Time/ RB#: Nov. 23, 2009 @ 2:30 p.m. / 09-28899
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department Major Crimes Unit

A man robbed a Thousand Oaks bank Monday afternoon, claiming he was an ex-employee of the bank and that the company owed him money.

The man displayed a note with his written demands to a teller at the Santa Barbara Bank & Trust on Westlake Boulevard. The suspect left the bank crying with an undisclosed amount of cash.

There were approximately 15 people inside the bank at the time, but nobody was injured during the heist. The suspect did not display a weapon. The suspect was last seen running toward the nearby Ralph’s supermarket.

Witnesses described the suspect as a white male in his 50’s, approximately 5’8” and weighing approximately 170 lbs. He had short brown hair and wore thick prescription glasses. He was wearing a brown coat, blue jeans, and white athletic shoes.

A ground search by deputies and a K-9 unit of the surrounding area did not lead to the suspect. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Detective Jon Smith at (805)494-8216, or the FBI at (805)642-3995.

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).