KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said late Friday afternoon that its staff was continuing to investigate an alleged bank robbery that occurred in Kelseyville earlier in the day, with no suspect yet in custody.
Sgt. Steve Brooks said the incident occurred at approximately 12:39 p.m. Friday at the Kelseyville branch of Westamerica Bank.
Brooks said a male subject entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money.
The suspect subsequently took just over $1,000 and left the bank, Brooks said.
The suspect claimed to have a firearm, however Brooks said no weapon was seen.
The suspect is described as a white male adult, approximately 45 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall and175 pounds, according to Brooks' report.
Brooks said the suspect had a medium build, dark hair and a smooth complexion. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored baseball hat, wraparound-style sunglasses, a dark-colored t-shirt with an olive green vest and blue jeans.
He also was carrying a maroon zippered bank bag when he left, Brooks said.
Numerous Lake County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies, detectives and command staff responded to the scene. Brooks said crime scene investigators also responded to the scene to collect evidence.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.