By Khalida Sarwari
Orinda police are searching for a man who robbed First Republic Bank in the city Saturday afternoon.
The robbery was reported at about 1:30 p.m. at the bank at 224 Brookwood Road, according to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect allegedly handed a teller a note demanding money, Lt. George Wright said. He indicated he had a weapon, but none was seen.
No one was injured during the robbery.
The suspect is described as a black man between 40-50 years old, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall. He was seen wearing a hat with a bill and a bright green fluorescent reflective vest over a black jacket.
He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen in the area of Camino Pablo at Brookwood Road, Wright said.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Orinda police at (925) 646-2441.
