Armed Suspect Robs Brink’s Armored Truck Outside Chase Bank

A man armed with a rifle robbed a Brink’s armored vehicle outside a Chase Bank near Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, police reported.

According to authorities, the suspect stole the driver’s handgun and an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene.

Witnesses described the suspect as a Black male wearing a ski mask and green, Army-style clothing. He was estimated to be between 5’6” and 5’8” tall. There were reports of a second suspect but no further information at this time.

A witnessed of the robbery saw from the Amazon parking lot across the street that they initially thought the altercation involved homeless individuals before realizing it was a robbery in progress.

“I was across the street in the Amazon parking lot when I heard and saw the struggle. I thought at first it was a couple of homeless until I saw one suspect pulling something from the armored driver. The suspect I saw had a rifle in his left arm. They got into a silver car and left west on Spring.”

Police have not released any further details on the suspect or vehicle. No injuries were immediately reported.

This is a developing story. More updates will be provided as information becomes available.