Local businessman robbed in Loomis, suspect sought

Placer County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public”s help in finding two suspects who robbed a local businessman Sept. 18 in Loomis.

The two men approached the victim at 9:48 a.m. last Thursday as he got out of his vehicle at the Bank of America on Taylor Road in Loomis. One suspect asked the victim for driving directions, and then pushed him into his car. The second suspect grabbed a bank bag from the victim’s hand, and both suspects fled on foot.

Both suspects are white males in their 20’s or 30’s. One stands 6-foot-2 to 6-foot-4 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing blue jeans, a blue windbreaker and a beige or tan baseball cap. He had light-colored hair that stuck out below his hat.

The second suspect stands 6-foot to 6-foot-2 inches tall, weighs 230-260 pounds and was wearing a dark sweatshirt and pants that were both black-and-gray checkered. He had dark hair and was wearing a black beanie cap.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these two suspects is urged to call the Placer County Sheriff’s Department at (530) 889-7800. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest, call Placer County Crime Stoppers at 800-923-8191.