Bank Robbery Update 12-24-08
Update: At 9:15am, a Santa Barbara Bank & Trust on Sespe Avenue in Fillmore, California, was robbed by an unidentified male described as Hispanic and in his early thirties; between 5'6" - 5'8"; unshaven with a
black moustache; black sunglasses; 150 lbs. with a small/slender build.
 
The male was further described by witnesses as having worn a blue ball cap with a red bill, possibly having a sports logo on it.  The suspect wore a bulky jacket with dark jeans and white athletic shoes.  He carried a black cloth bag and was described by one witness as possibly wearing black gloves.
 
The male entered the bank and brandished a handgun, which witnesses described as possibly being a revolver. The suspect announced he was conducting a robbery and ordered everyone in the bank to the floor.  The suspect used profanity to intimidate the victims and threatened to kill those in the bank if they did not comply with  his demands.  The suspect is being called the "No Straps" Bandit because he asked the victim teller for
cash without "straps" on it.

The "No Straps" bandit was last seen after fleeing the bank at the intersection of Orangegrove & Santa Clara Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI 24 hours a day at 888 CANT HIDE (888 226-8443) or the
Ventura Sheriffs Department; Fillmore Sub-station at 805 524-2233.

Information can be provided anonymously and confidentiality may be guaranteed.  Reward money may also be available in exchange for valuable information.
Update: At 9:15am, a Santa Barbara Bank & Trust on Sespe Avenue in Fillmore, California, was robbed by an unidentified male described as Hispanic and in his early thirties; between 5'6" - 5'8"; unshaven with a black moustache; black sunglasses; 150 lbs. with a small/slender build. The male was further described by witnesses as having worn a blue ball cap with a red bill, possibly having a sports logo on it. The suspect wore a bulky jacket with dark jeans and white athletic shoes. He carried a black cloth bag and was described by one witness as possibly wearing black gloves. The male entered the bank and brandished a handgun, which witnesses described as possibly being a revolver. The suspect announced he was conducting a robbery and ordered everyone in the bank to the floor. The suspect used profanity to intimidate the victims and threatened to kill those in the bank if they did not comply with his demands. The suspect is being called the "No Straps" Bandit because he asked the victim teller for cash without "straps" on it. The "No Straps" bandit was last seen after fleeing the bank at the intersection of Orangegrove & Santa Clara Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI 24 hours a day at 888 CANT HIDE (888 226-8443) or the Ventura Sheriffs Department; Fillmore Sub-station at 805 524-2233. Information can be provided anonymously and confidentiality may be guaranteed. Reward money may also be available in exchange for valuable information.
More Photos and Description of the "No Straps" Bandit (Click on photos for larger view)