Pierce Co. bank robbery suspect claimed to have bomb, sheriff's office says

PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify a man accused of robbing a bank Tuesday afternoon.


At 4:48 p.m., officials say the suspect robbed the Chase Bank branch located inside the Fred Meyer store on Meridian Avenue in South Hill.



The suspect entered the store carrying a black backpack and a softshell briefcase, approached the bank counter and showed the teller a note stating that he was armed with a bomb and demanding cash, then took the money and fled the bank on foot.

If you have any information on who this bank robbery suspect is please send a private message through the Pierce County Sheriff's Department Facebook page.

You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by using the 'P3 Tips' app on your smartphone.