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Chula Vista Bank Robbery Suspect Caught Hours Later Thanks to Witness Descriptions

A Chula Vista bank robbery suspect was caught hours later thanks to witness descriptions, police said. 

The robbery happened Saturday at 1:48 p.m. when Chula Vista police responded to a calls of a robbery in progress at the California Coast Credit Union at 286 E H Street. 

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Sarah Martinez, stood in line at the bank and waited for service, officers said. When she reached the teller, she handed the teller a note, demanding money. 

The teller gave the suspect money from her cash drawer, police said. The suspect fled. No weapons were scene or reported. 

When officers arrived, witnesses they interviewed gave a good description of the suspect. Police began to search the area. 

Several hours later, at 4:39 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a woman matching the description provided of the robbery suspect walking along the 600 block of Broadway. 

The woman was detained and later admitted to being at the bank. Police said they have evidence linked her to the bank robbery. 

Martinez was later arrested. She will be booked into San Diego County Jail and faces several felony charges. 

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5151. 

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