Crime & Safety

Navy Credit Union Robbed; Second Time This Week

A Navy Federal Credit Union branch in the Southland Plaza Shopping Center was robbed for the second time this week Friday.

Originally published 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3.

The FBI and San Diego Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a robbery at the Navy Federal Credit Union, located at 555 Saturn Blvd.

On Monday a man who claimed to have a bomb robbed the same credit union, then led police on a high-speed chase to Chula Vista where he was taken into custody.

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The latest robbery occurred around 4:45 p.m. Friday, according to FBI Special Agent Darrell Foxworth.

The robber waited in line until summoned by a teller, made a verbal demand for cash and, after receiving a sum of money, walked out of the bank, according to Foxworth, citing witnesses.

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No injuries were reported.

Witnesses described the robber as male, white, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, of medium build with a black baseball cap, black long sleeve sweatshirt, blue jeans, black sunglasses and a chain wallet, according to Foxworth.

Anyone with information was urged to contact the FBI at 858-320-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

City News Service contributed to this report.


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