Puyallup police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who walked into the Harborstone Credit Union branch on South Meridian on Wednesday, Feb. 25, demanded cash from a teller and then took off on foot. Investigators say he confronted the teller before running from the scene, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives are counting on anyone who recognizes the man in the surveillance images to speak up.
Surveillance Stills Show Heavily Disguised Suspect
Police released surveillance frames this week showing a heavyset man layered in disguise: a tan hat, a dark-colored wig, safety glasses and a face covering, along with a blue flannel shirt over a neon-yellow undershirt, brown pants and grey shoes with white soles. Authorities described him as about 40 years old, roughly six feet tall and about 260 pounds, and investigators say the images are being circulated to generate new leads. As reported by FOX 13 Seattle, police hope the stills will prompt tips.
Police Say Suspect Pulled Gun, K-9 Track Came Up Empty
KIRO 7 reported bank employees told officers the man pulled out a gun and demanded money before running, and that a K-9 track was unsuccessful in locating him. The station also published contact details for the Puyallup Police Tip Line — 253-770-3343 — and an investigative email, [email protected], for people with possible leads. Detectives with the department's Investigative Services Unit are reviewing the branch's security footage for additional clues.
How To Submit Anonymous Tips
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound has posted a tip poster and is accepting anonymous leads through the P3 Tips app, its website and the national hotline 1-800-222-TIPS; tips submitted through those channels are forwarded to local detectives for follow-up. Investigators ask anyone with doorbell, dashcam or other surveillance footage to preserve it and share it via those channels rather than approaching a suspect. More information on anonymous submissions is available from Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound.
The Puyallup Police Department says the investigation remains active; anyone with immediate information about the case should call 911 for emergencies or submit tips through the department tip line or Crime Stoppers otherwise. Officials say they will continue to review leads and surveillance footage as the search continues.
