Assistance Needed in Identifying a Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday, April 11, 2025, at approximately 3:56 p.m., an unidentified man entered the Chase Bank located at 2245 Mendocino Avenue. He presented a note to a bank teller, demanding cash. No weapon was threatened or brandished. After taking an undisclosed amount of money from the teller, the suspect left the bank on foot. 

Officers with the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) responded to the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. 

The suspect, pictured below, is a White male adult, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 200 pounds. He was wearing a grey and black baseball-style hat, blue and grey flannel, light denim jeans, black rimmed eyeglasses, and a wedding band. He was carrying a grey zippered bag.

The SRPD Violent Crimes Investigations Team detectives are continuing to investigate this robbery and would like to speak with anyone who has information potentially related to this incident. Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact the SRPD Violent Crimes Investigations Team at 707-543-3690 or through our online Tip Line: www.srcity.org/CrimeTips. 

A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Rewards Fund. The reward is for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in this incident.

The investigation is ongoing. More information related to this incident may be released later. 

Santa Rosa Police Department case number 25-4262. 

Media inquiries can be made to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or pseffens@srcity.org.