Santa Hat Bank Bandit Sought in Solana Beach Heist

FBI seeks bank bandit with bad skin who wore Santa hat and fanny pack.

San Diego FBI agents are asking for the public’s help to find a bank bandit with bad skin who wore a Santa hat and a fanny pack.

The man walked into the Chase Bank on Loma Santa Fe in Solana Beach at approximately 2 p.m.

FBI officials say the man showed a small handgun and demanded large bills.

He left with money and traveled southbound through the parking lot.

He was described as about 40 years old, 6-foot, 3-inches and 180 to 190 pounds with “leathery skin” which may be rosacea, agents said.

Along with the red and white Santa hat, the bandit had dark matted long hair with a fake beard and wore sunglasses, jeans, dark long-sleeved shirt and fanny pack with a water bottle attached to his waist.

Anyone with information can call (858) 320-1800 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
 

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