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Murrieta Police Investigating Bank Robbery
The robbery was reported just before 3 p.m. Monday at Pacific Western Bank, 41831 Kalmia St. in Murrieta.
An investigation is underway into the robbery Monday afternoon of a Murrieta bank, a police lieutenant confirmed.
Murrieta police Lt. Ron Driscoll said the robbery was reported just before 3 p.m. Monday at Pacific Western Bank, 41831 Kalmia St.
"...A male suspect presented a note demanding cash and an undisclosed amount of cash was given to the suspect," Driscoll said. "He fled outside the bank."
Driscoll said officers immediately responded and set up a perimeter of the outlying areas in an effort to locate the suspect.
A Riverside County sheriff's helicopter crew assisted in that effort, he said.
The suspect was not immediately located.
The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic man in his 20s, wearing a dark-colored beanie, a dark shirt with an orange undershirt and tan sweat pants.
Driscoll said the robbery would remain under investigation.
As of 4:30 p.m., officers remained on scene.
Anyone with information may call the Murrieta police dispatch line at 951-696-3615 and ask for the on-duty watch commander. Tips may also be provided anonymously through "We Tip" by calling 1-800-78-CRIME.
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