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77-year-old man arrested after bank robbery in North County
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man suspected of robbing a bank Wednesday in Escondido was arrested.
Gary Smyers, 77, was identified as the suspect, the Escondido Police Department said in a news release. He was booked at the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of robbery.
The incident occurred around 10:37 a.m. at a U.S. Bank in the 2300 block of East Valley Parkway.
Authorities say the suspect passed a note to the teller stating he had a gun and demanded money.
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The teller gave the suspect money, who then left the scene driving a black Toyota Prius, according to police.
A patrol officer found a vehicle matching the Toyota Prius driving in the area of Rose Street and Valley Parkway in Escondido.
Authorities performed a high-risk stop and detained the driver who was the only person in the vehicle.
Police found the stolen bank money, demand note and mask inside the vehicle.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call the Escondido Police Department at 760-839-4722 or Detective Cory Spinos at 760-839-4499, referencing case 25005152.
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