Suspect with a ‘Painted’ Beard Robs Danville Bank Tuesday Morning

Update 5:30 pm : A suspect has been arrested for the robbery. Read here.

DANVILLE – Police are looking for any information regarding a suspect who robbed the Bank of the West Danville branch Tuesday morning.

According to Police Chief Steve Simpkins, at approximately 9:10 a.m., a suspect entered the branch office at 307 Diablo Road. The suspect handed the teller a note demanding money.

The suspect is described as white,  5’ 08”, slender build, with what appeared to be a painted on beard, wearing black pants, black shirt and a camouflage backpack.

After the robbery, the suspect fled the building and was last seen heading north on El Pintado Road near the intersection with Diablo Road.

Police are not listing the gender of the suspect.

Any person with information on the suspect or the incident is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department immediately at (925) 820-2144.