First Citizens Bank Robbed Friday; SMPD and FBI Seek Information From the Public

The Santa Monica Police Department along with the FBI are asking the public's help identifying a bank robber.

The robbery happened around 9:25 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at First Citizens Bank at 1630 Montana Avenue. FBI Los Angeles posted several photos of the suspect on X, formerly known as Twitter, which show a person wearing a jean jacket and a facemask.

Investigators said after the robbery, the suspect fled in a black BMW X5 SUV, which was featured in the series of photos. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged to contact the FBI or Santa Monica police.

This from Twitter: Help the #FBI and @SantaMonicaPD identify this suspect wanted for today's armed robbery at First Citizens Bank, 1630 Montana Ave, at approx 925 am. After the robbery, the suspect fled in a black colored BMW X5 SUV. Call #FBILA at 3104776565 or #SMPD at 3104588491 with tips. pic.twitter.com/s6gbE9sVZv. - FBI Los Angeles (@FBILosAngeles) September 23, 2023