Man jailed on suspicion of Whittier bank robbery
WHITTIER -- Police arrested a man Wednesday on suspicion of robbing a bank, authorities said.
Joe Ornelas, 29, of Norwalk was booked on suspicion of robbery, Whittier police officials said in a written statement.
Two other people described as "associates" of Ornelas were also being detained and questioned late Wednesday, Whittier police Cpl. Chris Silva said.
Police responded to reports of a robbery about 5:15 p.m. at Chase bank, 15625 E. Whittier Blvd., Silva said.
Ornelas demanded money from a bank teller and received about $2,000 before fleeing in a gold-colored Chevrolet Tahoe, police said. No weapon was seen.
Witnesses were able to give police a good description of the Tahoe, officials said, and an officer located the SUV driving on Slauson Avenue near Painter Avenue.
After police pulled the car over, Ornelas surrendered without further incident, Silva said. The allegedly stolen money was recovered from him.
Information on Ornelas' bail amount and initial court appearance was not available late Wednesday.
Joe Ornelas, 29, of Norwalk was booked on suspicion of robbery, Whittier police officials said in a written statement.
Two other people described as "associates" of Ornelas were also being detained and questioned late Wednesday, Whittier police Cpl. Chris Silva said.
Police responded to reports of a robbery about 5:15 p.m. at Chase bank, 15625 E. Whittier Blvd., Silva said.
Ornelas demanded money from a bank teller and received about $2,000 before fleeing in a gold-colored Chevrolet Tahoe, police said. No weapon was seen.
Witnesses were able to give police a good description of the Tahoe, officials said, and an officer located the SUV driving on Slauson Avenue near Painter Avenue.
After police pulled the car over, Ornelas surrendered without further incident, Silva said. The allegedly stolen money was recovered from him.
Information on Ornelas' bail amount and initial court appearance was not available late Wednesday.
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