Police seek bank robber, urge public to call in tips

Police are looking for a robber who struck a Wells Fargo Bank in Newport Beach on Saturday.

The man, described as between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-8, was wearing a black jacket, gray T-shirt, gray gloves, blue jeans and black shoes when he walked into the 21103 Newport Coast Drive branch with a handgun, police said.

Police said he weighs between 150 and 180 pounds and was wearing a black baseball cap with a “DH” on it with a football helmet similar to the Dana Hills High School football logo. To see a surveillance photo visit www.dailypilot.com.

The money was placed in a black messenger-style bag slung over his shoulder, authorities said. No one saw how he left the area, Sgt. Evan Sailor said.

Authorities would not say how much money was stolen.

Anonymous tips may be left with Newport Police at (800) 550-NBPD.

— Joseph Serna