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Police release images of suspect in bank robbery
The teller showed the suspect her empty cash drawer after he confronted her with a demand note. The man then ran off.
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More from Conejo ValleyA man was caught on tape while attempting to rob a bank in Thousand Oaks on Tuesday, officials said.
The man confronted a teller with a demand note at Community West Bank at 951 S. Westlake Blvd. about 2 p.m., according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and Thousand Oaks police.
The teller told the man that she could not comply, and showed him an empty cash drawer. The man then ran off, and was last seen running north toward Townsgate Road, authorities said.
The man was described as being in his 50s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build.
He had short graying hair and a gray mustache.
Anyone with information about the attempted robbery may contact Detective Jon Smith at 494-8216.
Posted by potatoebay on September 19, 2007 at 5:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ignorant comment Carlos. The article did not say exactly what the note read. But hey, let's feel some sympathy for this loser. Obviously you condone this kind of behaviour.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on September 19, 2007 at 5:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just attempt.....then got scared off!
Posted by zany on September 19, 2007 at 7:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
He was probably threatening her with his invisible gun in his right hand lol.
Posted by sassy_frassy on September 19, 2007 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow i can't believe these comments with the exception of Potatoebay. I am glad nothing else happened and nobody got hurt.
Posted by Mr_E_Man on September 19, 2007 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I never I thought I'd see Stan Lee resort to a life of crime.
Where are our superheroes now?
Posted by ca4ever on September 19, 2007 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I thought it was Polly from The Sopranos
Posted by narc121 on September 19, 2007 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Carlos, your comment is ridiculous and annoying.
Posted by drandel on September 19, 2007 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Carlos needs to read more than the Ventura County Red Star. This guy has hit other banks other places--same M.O.
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