Man Suspected of Attempted San Diego Bank Robbery Turns Himself In

Man Suspected of Attempted San Diego Bank Robbery Turns Himself In
A customer uses an ATM at a Bank of America branch in Boston on Oct. 11, 2017. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)
City News Service
1/31/2023
Updated:
1/31/2023
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SAN DIEGO—A man suspected of attempting to rob a bank in National City surrendered to the Escondido Police Department, the FBI in San Diego announced on Jan. 31.

The attempted robbery occurred around 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at a Bank of America branch at 235 East Eighth Street, authorities said.

The man entered the bank and gave a teller a note demanding money, according to authorities. When the teller did not give the suspect any money, he left the premises on foot, according to officials.

FBI San Diego sent out a bulletin with the suspect’s picture, possibly leading to the suspect surrendering to police. His name was not immediately released.

People can report suspicious activities and crime by contacting local FBI office 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or submit a tip electronically at tips.fbi.gov.