The suspect was arrested after allegedly threatening to steal a bank at Seal Beach and injure an employee.
Police have identified the suspect as Thomas Crampton, 43, of Anaheim.
On Wednesday, just after 9am, Seal Beach police responded to a robbery at Chase Bank, in the 800 block of Pacific Coast Highway.
Crampton reportedly entered the bank and asked for money from the workers. He claimed he had a gun and threatened to hurt them if they didn’t cooperate, police said.
The employee complied with Crampton’s request and after receiving the undisclosed amount, he escaped the scene on foot.
Officers arrived at the bank and began searching the neighborhood for Crampton.
Thomas Crampton, 43, of Anaheim, can be seen in photos provided by the Seal Beach Police Department. Chasebank is located on 801 Pacific Coast Highway in Seal Beach, California. (Google Maps)
With the help of Seal Beach Marine Safety Lifeguard, Orange County Sheriff’s Bloodhound and officers from Hawthorne and Torrance police stations, Crampton was found about half a mile from the bank.
He was arrested for robbery and parole violations and booked at the Orange County Jail.
“Today’s prompt arrests underline the effectiveness of our officers and the importance of local partnerships to keep our communities safe,” said Seal Beach Police Chief Michael Henderson. “We appreciate the immediate response from our law enforcement partners and take pride in our coordinated efforts to resolve this case quickly.”
No further details have been announced. Anyone with information will be asked to call Detective Sergeant Jeff Gibson on the 562-799-4100 extension. Please email 1172 or jgibson@sealbeachca.gov.
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