In a blatant daylight heist, the Gilroy Police Department reported responding to an armed robbery at the US Bank on the 700 block of First Street in Gilroy. On their social media channels, the department issued an alert for a suspect who, at approximately 5 PM yesterday, stormed into the bank brandishing a handgun. The "suspect went into the bank armed with a handgun, approached the teller and demanded money," detailed the Gilroy Police Department.
Per the same post, the brazen individual fled the scene on foot, escaping with an undisclosed sum of money. Following the robbery, he was last seen making his way southbound on Kipling Circle heading towards Tennyson Drive. Given the urgency, the Gilroy Police seek assistance from the public, urging witnesses or those with any information concerning the suspect's identity to come forward.
Anyone with details about the incident or the the suspect's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the police department directly. "We are searching for any witnesses or anyone with information to his identity," the Gilroy Police Department's social media statement appealed. Those who can shed light on this crime should use the phone number (408) 846-0350 and reference the case number 25-3913 when providing their information.
Media outlets looking for more information on the bank robbery or subsequent investigation updates can contact the Gilroy Police Department at (408) 846-0347.
