Bank robber caught on tape: Police seek help identifying man

Investigators have been following a few leads since the Monday afternoon heist, but no firm suspects have materialized and there have been no arrests.

?We?ve been looking at a few avenues,? said McMinnville Police Capt. Bryan Denton. ?If anybody in the area saw something that may be helpful to police, it?s vital for them to contact investigators.?

Bank security cameras captured the robber from several different angles ? including a shot from the front ? but the quality of some of the images is terrible. The best two shots are from behind and Denton is hoping that?s enough for someone to recognize the robber.

?He has a distinct build so maybe these pictures will lead to something,? said Denton.

The robber was wearing a camouflage ski mask so front pictures may not have been tremendously helpful. Because the robber was wearing a long-sleeved, hooded sweatshirt in the summer, Denton believes he may have been covering up an identifying tattoo.

After robbing the Plaza Shopping Center location of Citizens Tri-County Bank around 4 p.m. Monday, the robber fled on foot toward Hobson Street. Police are not sure how far he fled on foot, or if he had a getaway car waiting nearby. Bank officials have only said the amount stolen was more than $2,000.

Anyone with information can contact McMinnville detectives at 473-3386.