On May 28, 2013, a lone suspect entered the Bank of the West at 1551 Pacific Ave and demanded cash from the teller. The suspect also threatened the teller, as well as demanding he not be given any bills with a dye- pack, or GPS device. 
The teller handed over the cash to the suspect. He walked out of the bank through the doors on the Pacific Avenue side and then fled southbound on Pacific Avenue. There were 2 additional customers inside the bank at the time as well as additional bank staff. No one was injured in the robbery. No weapon was actually seen.
The suspect is described as:
White Male Adult 20-25 YRS Approximately 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds Brown Hair
Pock-marked Complexion
Scruffy Facial Hair
Wearing:
Grey Chicago White Sox Baseball Hat
Black Sunglasses
Black Hoodie with “Santa Cruz” skateboards logo Blue Jeans
Black Shoes
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit at (831) 420-5820. If you recognize the suspect, please call 9-1-1 to report this information. You may also leave an anonymous tip at the locations listed below.