Police Continue Search for Salt and Pepper Bandit

          The suspect, nicknamed "The Salt and Pepper Bandit" by the authorities because of his hair color, is also being held responsible for 14 other bank robberies that occurred around Los Angeles throughout last January. Other than First Federal Bank, Citibank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Union Bank and Washington Mutual are among the other establishments he has successfully robbed.

            According to a press release issued by the LAPD, the Salt and Pepper Bandit's "method of operation is to present a note to the teller and demand cash. Afterwards, the suspect flees in a getaway car described as a gold 1993-1997 Toyota Corolla."

            Police have also identified the suspect as 49-year-old Brian Robinson, an African-American just under 6 ft. tall. Robinson has a warrant for bank robbery in the state of Arkansas.

            Officers from the West Los Angeles Police Department declined to comment further on the case, yet expressed their desire to resolve the matter immediately.

            "This guy has been robbing banks on Wilshire and in Santa Monica and all over town," said Officer Baron of the West Los Angeles Community Relations Board, "We're still looking for him but we hope to catch him soon."

          Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Tracy Benjamin, Robbery-Homicide Division at 213-485-2511.  After hours or on weekends, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 or by texting CRIMES (274637) and beginning the message with the letters LAPD.  Tipsters may also submit information on the LAPD website.