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Auburn Police pursuing elderly, armed bank robbery suspect

May 20, 2025, 10:01 AM | Updated: 10:03 am

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Photos from security footage of an elderly bank robbery suspect in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of the Auburn Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Auburn Police Department)

The Auburn Police Department (APD) revealed details about a man accused of robbing a bank, asking the public to help identify him.

On May 13, just after 12 p.m., a man allegedly in his 70s walked into Umpqua Bank on A Street S.E. brandishing a gun, Auburn police officers stated. He proceeded to rob the place and leave the scene on foot.

“The suspect displayed a pistol to a bank teller and proceeded to rob the bank,” APD confirmed on social media. “He arrived and fled the scene on foot.”

Officers believe the suspect is in his 70s and is described as having a noticeable hunch in his upper back.

If you recognize him or have any information about his identity, contact the Auburn Police Department by calling their tip line at (253) 288-7403.

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