Suspect sought in Yorba Linda bank robbery

A thief fled with cash taken during a Yorba Linda bank robbery on Monday, Dec. 23.

The heist took place at the Chase Bank branch in Yorba Linda, 17490 Yorba Linda Blvd., Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Joses Walehwa said. The suspect walked into the building at about 1:20 p.m. and handed a note to an employee, who then provided him with money.

The robber was described only as a man between the ages of 50 and 60 years old, Walehwa said. Witnesses did not observe a firearm in his possession.

Authorities did not immediately specify the amount taken by the suspect or provide further details

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