Police search for armed robber who held up Indio bank
Authorities are searching for a man who held up an Indio Bank at gunpoint Friday afternoon.
The robbery happened just before 1 p.m. at California Bank and Trust on Highway 111, just east of Jefferson Street. Police said the man got away with a tray of money.
He is seen in surveillance photos wearing a camo outfit, sunglasses and a hat. The gun is seen in the surveillance photos too.
The armed robber is described as a white man between 25-30 years old. He left the bank on foot and police continue to search for him in the area. The bank is closed while the investigation continues.
KESQ & CBS Local 2 will deliver updates as the search for the armed suspect continues.
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