Crime & Safety

Masked Gunman Holds Up Wells Fargo Bank

No one was injured during the incident.

A masked gunman made off with an undisclosed amount of cash after holding up a bank in Fremont Monday morning. 

According to the Fremont Police Department, the agency received multiple alarm activations at 9:10 a.m. from the Wells Fargo Bank located 40982 Fremont Blvd. in the Irvington district.

The suspect entered the bank armed with a black handgun and demanded cash from employees, police said.

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After receiving the cash, the suspect fled on foot toward Trimboli Avenue.

He was described as a black male adult wearing a black leather hat, black sunglasses, a red and blue shirt with stripes and jeans. He covered his face with a black cloth.

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Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Fremont Police at 510-790-6900. Anonymous tips may also be left at www.fremontpolice.org/tip or by texting TIP FREMONTPD to 888777 with your message.


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