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Police searching for bicyclist who robbed Central Coast bank

August 20, 2026

By JOSH FRIEDMAN

Authorities are searching for a man who robbed a Bank of America in Montecito on Wednesday, then fled on a bicycle.

Shortly before 3 p.m., a masked suspect entered the Bank of America at 1096 Coast Village Road, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money. After taking cash, he fled on a bicycle. The robber was reportedly wearing a black backpack as he rode away on the bike.

Police describe the suspect as about 6 feet tall. He was said to be wearing a black or dark-colored hoodie with a mask covering his face.

Thus far, investigators believe the robbery was an isolated incident. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

 


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You rob banks because you won’t get shot and if caught you serve your time at Club Fed. The immigrant liquor store owner is likely to be armed and California prisons not as nice.


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On a bike? Wonder if he used all those obnoxious bike lanes for his escape? At least he didn’t spew carbon, so it’s ok.


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with that description we can be certain he isn’t white lol


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Noozhawk included a surveillance photo of the suspect in their report. He is Caucasian and middle age.


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Middle age white guy on a bike outruns Santa Barbara police.


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