FBI, SDPD seek suspect in failed robbery at Mountain View bank

MOUNTAIN VIEW

A man tried and failed to rob a bank teller Thursday afternoon at a branch in San Diego’s Mountain View neighborhood, according to the FBI.

The incident happened about 3:50 p.m. at the Chase branch on Imperial Avenue, west of Interstate 805, San Diego-area FBI spokesperson William Mc

Namara said in a news release.

The would-be robber walked into the bank and handed a note to the teller demanding cash from the bank, McNamara said. He fled without being given any money.

The FBI described the suspect as a White man in his late 30s or early 40s. He was about 5 feet 4 inches, with a thin build. He wore a black baseball cap with a red brim, a black face mask, a dark hoodie with a Tommy Hilfiger logo on the chest and jeans.

Authorities are seeking help from the public to identify the man. Anyone with information about his identity or the failed robbery attempt was urged to contact the FBI at (800) 225-5324 or tips.fbi.gov, or San Diego County Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477, or online at sdcrimestoppers.org.