Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are continuing to investigate an armed robbery at a Newhall Wells Fargo ATM last week and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

On Sunday, May 10 around 9:30 p.m., a victim had gone to the Wells Fargo branch ATM at 24180 Lyons Avenue to make a deposit, according to a Nixle news release.

The victim was confronted by a male, between 20 to 30 year old, white, 5 foot 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds wearing a black, zippered hoodie sweatshirt, black ski mask and grey pants who was armed with a handgun, according to the news release.

The suspect let the victim finish making a deposit before the suspect used the ATM to withdraw $100, according to the news release. The suspect then fled the location on foot.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Robbery/Assault Team detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone who may have information about this incident contact Detective Campbell at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 799-5143 or remain anonymous by calling “LA Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website (reference #01113).

Deputies remind residents to be aware of their surroundings and remember these tips:

•      If at all possible, conduct banking during daylight hours when the area is busy.
•      If you need to go to the bank during off hours, try to select an ATM which is inside a store, or in a busy well lighted area.
•      Bring a friend with you to provide an extra presence.
•      Always be vigilant.  If someone is invading your personal space, increase the space between you, as distance provides more time to react if necessary.