A robbery happened at a Bank of America branch on 34th Avenue W and W McGraw Street in Magnolia on December 11, 2012. The suspect entered the bank during late morning hours, used a gun, and demanded money from a teller. After taking cash, the suspect left the building and ran away from the area.
Robbery Incident Inside the Bank
The event took place around 11:30 a.m. inside the bank branch. The suspect approached a teller, showed a firearm and requested money. After receiving cash, the suspect exited the bank quickly and left the scene before police arrival.
Suspect Description from Witnesses
Witnesses described the suspect as a person with a thin build and a height between 5’2” and 5’5”. The individual wore a black hoodie and had a mask covering the face. Because of the mask, witnesses were not able to confirm the gender of the suspect.
Main confirmed details from the incident:
- robbery happened inside the Bank of America branch
- suspect used a gun during the incident
- cash was taken from the teller area
- suspect left the scene immediately after robbery
Police Response and Investigation
Seattle police began an investigation after the robbery was reported. Officers searched the area around Magnolia and collected witness statements from people who were inside or near the bank during the incident. The investigation focused on identifying the suspect based on surveillance and eyewitness descriptions.