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Suspect Sought In OC Home Depot, Radio Shack Robberies

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with robberies at two Orange County stores.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/07

The Purse Packing Bandit has been seen in bank surveillance photos with various hairstyles, possibly wigs, and, in some cases, sunglasses.(courtesy LASD)

‘Purse Packing Bandit’ Sought In WeHo Bank Robberies

Authorities were asking for the public’s help Monday in locating a woman suspected in four bank robberies, including two in West Hollywood.

2013/02/18

A series of armed robberies were reported Wednesday near the UCR campus. (credit: CBS)

Rash Of Armed Robberies Reported Near UC Riverside Campus

Police are looking for three suspects at the center of a one-night crime wave near the UC Riverside campus.

2013/01/18

David Garrett, pictured here, is accused in a series of robberies in the city of Riverside. (credit: Riverside Police Department)

Man Accused Of Beating, Choking 80-Year-Old During Home Invasion Robbery

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of robberies including a violent home invasion in the city of Riverside.

2012/12/31

Gang Members Sentenced For Robbing 2 OC Jewelry Stores

Prosecutors say two San Diego gang members have been handed lengthy sentences for their roles in the armed robberies of two Orange County jewelry stores in 2009.

2012/05/29

‘Opportunistic Bandit’ Behind Carjackings, Robberies Targets Mostly Women

Newly-released video footage shows a man believed to have committed at least five carjackings and at least a dozen strong-arm robberies throughout the Southland.

2012/05/15

Robbers Targeting iPhones, iPods Near Venice Beach

Police warned people in Venice to protect their Apples following a recent rash of robberies where thieves targeted iPhones, iPods and other Apple products.

2012/04/11

Special Task Force Busts Burglary Ring Targeting San Fernando Valley

A special burglary task force nabbed a ring of burglars, who police said had targeted expensive neighborhoods across Southern California.

2012/04/05

(credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)

‘Safety Vest Bandit’ Wanted In Series Of Armed Robberies

Authorities have released surveillance photos of a man suspected in a dozen robberies throughout Los Angeles County.

2012/03/25

2 Men Arrested In Connection With Long Beach, Huntington Beach Robberies

Police say they’ve arrested two men in connection with a series of armed robberies in Long Beach and Huntington Beach.

2012/02/14

Feds Turn To Hollywood Mask Maker In Hunt For ‘Geezer Bandit’

Will a Southland mask maker finally help federal investigators capture one of California’s most infamous bank robbers?

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/06

‘Gray Hooded Bandit’ Gets Jail Time For Series Of Robberies

The so-called “Gray Hooded Bandit” has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a series of liquor and convenience store robberies.

2012/01/14

Westside Robbers Hit Trader Joes, 2 Other Stores In Crime Spree

Police on Monday sought two suspects involved in a Westside crime spree that has targeted at least three stores in five days.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/08/15

‘Gray Hooded Bandit’ Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

A parolee pleaded not guilty Monday to charges related to a series of armed robberies at small liquor and convenience stores that happened over a four-month period.

2011/06/20

Dodi Wasbotten, 51, is accused of being the Granny Bandit. (credit: CBS)

‘Granny Bandit’ Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To 4 Holdups

A woman suspected of being the “Granny Bandit” and stealing purses from shoppers at gunpoint in Southern California has pleaded not guilty to four stickups.

2011/05/17