Redmond police responded to a robbery at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Union Bank on 17000 Avondale Way N.E. The male suspect fled and had not been found at press time, according to Becky Range, Redmond Police Department (RPD) public information officer. It is not yet known if the suspect took any cash.
According to a police report, when the suspect entered the bank, he approached the teller and said he had a weapon. Bank staff did not see a weapon, nor was a weapon used, and there were no injuries reported inside the bank.
The suspect fled on foot and a K9 track ensued, but was not successful.
The suspect is described as a white male, mid to late 20s, wearing jeans, tennis shoes, white shirt, sunglasses and a hat.
The suspect was wearing clear or white latex gloves and may have discarded these while fleeing. If anyone sees gloves in this area, police advise to not touch the gloves and call their non-emergency number at (425) 556-2500.
Redmond Elementary School was on lockdown during the incident.