POLICE BRIEFS

Fountain Valley Police Chief Elvin G. Miali will conduct a

badge-pinning ceremony today for Senior Officer Leslie Roberts, who is

will be promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Roberts attended Golden West College’s Police Academy and started her

career as a reserve police officer in 1984.

During her career, she worked in the detective division, where she

specialized in fraud crimes. Roberts has also served as a field training

officer and now serves as a member of the department’s Hostage

Negotiation Team.

Police investigate Wells Fargo robbery

Police officers responded to a robbery Aug. 22 at the Wells Fargo Bank

in the 16000 block of Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley.

Police said the robber entered through the bank’s west door and waited

in line to see the teller. He displayed a note demanding money and

quickly fled into the bank parking lot. Police did not disclose the

amount of money that was allegedly taken.

The man was described as a man in his mid-30s, 5-foot-6, 140 pounds,

with a thin build. He was wearing a dark wig pulled back into a ponytail.

No weapon was seen, and no injuries were reported. Police are

continuing the investigation.

SI--Tammer Torus