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Wed, Jun 20 2012 16:39:25

Bank robberies hit Clark County

A pair of bank robberies hit Clark County on the afternoon of June 20, 2012. We provided a play-by-play of the robberies -- and the high-speed chase that followed on. Here, in chronological order, is how the afternoon's events unfolded.

  1. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Police chase after bank robbery in Hazel Dell reaching speeds of 90 mph. Chase now on I5, heading toward Oregon. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:08:45
  2. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Robbery suspect swerves, avoids spike strip on I-5. Chase heading east on SR14. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:09:34
  3. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Police chase EB on SR14, speeds at 80 mph. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:10:47
  4. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Chase passing Wintler Park area, heading east on SR 14. Driver passing right on shoulder. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:11:25
  5. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Suspect in black Toyota Sequoia. Started in Hazel Dell, chase through surface streets before hitting freeway. Took Lieser Rd Exit.
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:12:50
  6. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Chase NB on Lieser Road. Robbery suspect may be armed. #clark911 #vanwa
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:13:41
  7. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Possibly west on Macarthur from Lieser. Police having difficulty keeping sight of black Toyota Sequoia #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:15:46
  8. Our first story went up as the high-speed pursuit left Highway 14 ...
  9. Columbian.com - Bank robbery suspect leads authorities on high-speed chase
    A suspected bank robber is leading Clark County authorities on a car chase on Interstate 5 and Highway 14 that has topped 90 miles per ho...
    Columbian
  10. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Fugitive robbery suspect white male, 30s, short wavy hair, facial hair, black shirt, sunglasses. Was driving black Toyota Sequoia. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:19:24
  11. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Bank robbery suspect was driving a black Toyota Sequoia: WA plate 001YVO #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:21:31
  12. Around this time, another bank robbery was reported ...
  13. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    And ANOTHER bank robbery: B of A on 3308 NE Auto Mall Drive in #vanwa. Suspect long brown curly hair, black shirt. Passed note. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:25:39
  14. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Suspect in B of A had a large build, black shirt, long curly brown hair. Left on foot. Not seen getting into vehicle. #clark911 #vanwa
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:27:29
  15. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Suspect description in both bank robberies similar; vehicle not seen in Auto Mall Drive robbery, however. #clark911 #vanwa
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:28:54
  16. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    More on suspect for B of A robbery on Auto Mall Drive in #vanwa: 6-foot-3, medium to muscular build, carrying white plastic bag. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:33:40
  17. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    FBI says suspects in #HazelDell and #VanWa bank robberies do *not* appear to be the same person. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:31:18
  18. Here's the initial story on that mall-area bank robbery ...
  19. Columbian.com - Clark County authorities investigating second bank robbery
    Clark County authorities are investigating a second bank robbery in the area, less than a half hour after a man allegedly robbed a Hazel ...
    Columbian
  20. Back to the high-speed chase ...
  21. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Bank robbery suspect took advantage of other traffic on freeway to elude pursuit. Police still searching. #clark911 #vanwa
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:23:27
  22. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Pursuit back on again. NB on 50th Ave. at 80 mph. approaching 199th st. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:40:19
  23. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Pursuit now west on 199th past 50th ave #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:40:58
  24. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Suspect vehicle narrowly avoids head-on crash passing in a no passing zone. Now SB on 29th. #clark911
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:41:32
  25. thecolumbian
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    Pursuit: South in 179th, still about 80 mph. Stripped clothes, now wearing gray shirt. Passing 162nd.
    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:42:39

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