Full Notification

June 15th, 2018 -
Last night, around 5:30 pm, a San Leandro Police Sergeant on patrol located and arrested an Oakland man responsible for robbing the Chase bank at the Greenhouse Marketplace.
 
The incident occurred on June 14th at 4:47 pm when San Leandro Police received a bank robbery call at the Chase bank located at 699 Lewelling Blvd. Officers arrived on scene and learned that the suspect presented a robbery note to the teller demanding cash. The suspect fled the bank before he received any money from the teller.
 
Officers immediately began broadcasting the suspect description, including the vehicle he used to get away. Less than 30 minutes later, while officers were searching the area, a neighboring law enforcement agency broadcasted a similar style bank robbery that just also occurred at a Chase bank. The description of the suspect and his vehicle matched that of the San Leandro incident.
 
Approximately 30 minutes later, around 5:45 pm, a San Leandro Police Sergeant on patrol searching for the suspect, located the suspect vehicle traveling on Bancroft Ave., near 90th Ave. in Oakland. The suspect vehicle was stopped, and the driver, who matched the physical and clothing description was detained. The suspect was later positively identified by the victims.
 
"This was an example of excellent teamwork by all involved, including the neighboring agency who assisted in the investigation," said San Leandro Police Lieutenant Isaac Benabou. "A very observant Police Sergeant found the "needle-in-a-haystack" by locating the suspect and his vehicle." 
 
It is believed that the suspect may also be responsible for up to a dozen other banks throughout the East Bay. San Leandro Police detectives are working with other Law Enforcement agencies in those jurisdictions.
 
The suspect has been taken to Santa Rita's East County Jail in Dublin. The case will go before the Alameda County District Attorney on Monday.