A bank south of downtown Morgan Hill was robbed Thursday
morning, and police are still looking for the suspects.
Morgan Hill
A bank south of downtown Morgan Hill was robbed Thursday morning, and police are still looking for the suspects.
Police responded to a call of a bank robbery about 10:40 a.m. at Bank of America at 101 Vineyard Town Center, near the intersection of Monterey Road and Tennant Avenue.
Morgan Hill Police Commander David Swing said two Hispanic males in their teens went inside the bank and demanded money. They left with an undisclosed amount of cash, and fled.
According to police, the bank’s teller said one of the men approached her and handed her a note demanding money. No weapons were seen, but the suspect reached to his side, suggesting he might have had a weapon, and the teller handed him the money.
Another male suspect was seen standing at the entrance/exit of the bank. Once the suspects received the money, they left the bank and fled westbound through the parking lot. It is unknown if they fled on foot or by vehicle.
As of the early afternoon, police were still looking for the suspects in the area of La Vista Court, Sunnyside Avenue and Casino Real west of the bank.
The suspect that approached the teller was described as a 17 to 18 year old Hispanic male, five-feet ten-inches tall, 150 pounds, clean shaven, shaved head, and medium to dark complected. The second suspect was described as a 17 to 18 years old Hispanic male, five-feet six-inches tall, 150 pounds, with dark short hair, mustache, and dark complected.
Numerous MHPD officers, including the K-9 unit, and sheriff’s deputies participated in the search, Swing said.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, who has jurisdiction over most bank robberies, was on their way to the scene shortly after the robbery happened. Local police will assist with the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this robbery may call the MHPD at (408) 779-2101 or the anonymous tip line at (408) 947-STOP.
