“Baby Boomer Bandit” Bank Robber Arrested
By Pasadena Independent
Published: Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Bank Robber Arrested
Pasadena Police announced today the arrest of a bank robber
Nick-named the “Baby Boomer Bandit.” Salvador Sanchez (Pasadena resident, 64 yrs)
was arrested in the 800 block of N. Mentor Avenue after Detectives received tips from
the community that he was living in the area,
Police Detectives, working with the F.B.I. have been searching for the suspect after
several bank robberies occurred in Pasadena in June 2009. It is believed that this
suspect is also responsible for armed bank robberies in the cities of San Gabriel and
Rosemead,
“This is an excellent example of the tenacity of this department and its ability to solve
crimes and partner with other agencies,” says Chief Melekian. “The Pasadena Police
Department is gratified that no one has been hurt and that this person is now in Federal
Custody. Anyone who thinks they may have additional information is encouraged to
contact the Pasadena Police Department.·
Suspect Sanchez was released late yesterday to F.B.I agents and is being held in the
Federal Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
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