Crime & Safety
Union Bank in CDM Robbed, Suspect Outstanding
Police say a man robbed the bank abut 4:45 p.m. Tuesday and fled with an unknown amount of cash.
A man robbed the Union Bank in Corona del Mar yesterday and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money, police reported.
The robbery occurred about 4:45 p.m. at the bank located at 2865 E. Coast Highway, according to Kathy Lowe, spokeswoman for the Newport Beach Police Department.
"The suspect approached the teller with a note and demanded the teller empty the money drawer. There was no weapon seen during the robbery," Lowe said. "The suspect left the bank through the front doors with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency."
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The suspect is described as standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds, with long hair and a goatee. He was wearing a gray undershirt, dark colored T-shirt, black sweats pants, a grey and black striped beanie and black sunglasses.
No injuries were reported.
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Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to call the Newport Beach Police Department at 800-550-NBPD. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call O.C. Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or 1-855-847-6227.
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