Police seek bandit seen clad in khaki, fanny pack

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect who recently held up banks in Costa Mesa and Huntington.

A man dubbed “The Khaki Bandit” walked into a Citibank near Edinger Avenue and Gothard Street in Huntington Beach about 12:30 p.m. July 30, then told the teller, “give me all of your money or I will shoot you,” police said.

Witnesses did not actually see him holding a weapon, police said.

The suspect, wearing a black fanny pack and carrying a black day planner, fled with the money and drove off, authorities said. Police did not have a vehicle description.

The recent robbery may not be this suspect’s first, police said. He is suspected of robberies in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa, and an attempt in Irvine. On July 25, a man in khaki clothes robbed a Costa Mesa bank.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect, described as a 40- to 50-year-old man, 5-foot-6, 160 pounds.

Anyone with information on the man is asked to call (714) 375-5066.

— Michael Alexander