Gunman in wig and fake beard robs Eugene bank

Gunman in wig and fake beard robs Eugene bank

Sunglasses, a fake beard and a wig. Don't be fooled: the getup disguises a suspect who police consider armed and dangerous.

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By KVAL Web Staff

EUGENE, Ore. -- An armed robber in a wig, fake beard and sunglasses took over a Eugene, Ore., bank Tuesday morning and fled the scene in a stolen van.

Police are asking for the public's help locating a white 1990 Dodge Caravan with Oregon plates 370 AQG. The van was reported stolen prior to the robbery.

The gunman robbed the U.S. Bank at 1400 Highway 99 in what police described as a "take-over" style.

The suspect wore a wig, fake beard and sunglasses but was described as a white or Hispanic male in his mid to late 30's, between 5'8" and 6'0", weighing between 170-200 pounds.

Police consider the robber to be armed and extremely dangerous. Anyone who knows the present whereabouts of the van or suspect is asked to phone 911 immediately and reference the U.S. Bank robbery.

Anyone with non-urgent suspect or vehicle information can contact Detective Jeff Donaca at (541) 682-5193.

 

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