Authorities are on the hunt for a suspect following a bank robbery that took place on Thursday in Palm Desert, and they are seeking the public's assistance. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 12:21 p.m. in the 73000 block of Highway 111. The unidentified individual reportedly demanded money from a teller but did not show a weapon nor suggest he was armed, after getting an undisclosed sum of money, he fled the scene.
The suspect – described as a white male adult between 50 and 60 years old, about 5'10" to 6'0" tall, weighing 150 to 175 pounds and last seen wearing a light-colored baseball-style hat, dark t-shirt, and dark jeans – is believed to be the same man responsible for a similar robbery on June 26, 2021, on the same highway, no further information about the string of robberies has been divulged by the law enforcement as the investigation continues. After carrying out an extensive search, the deputies were unable to locate the suspect.
As the investigation presses forward, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office has released a description of the suspect to involve the community in the manhunt. Anyone with knowledge of the crime or the whereabouts of the individual is urged to either call 911 for immediate assistance or reach out to Investigator Villasenor at the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station, using the contact number 760–836–1600.
