As he attempted to rob yet another bank, a Mission Viejo man was taken into custody for a series of bank robberies, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
According to an OCSD news release, Che Lewis, 30, was taken into custody on Friday “while attempting an additional bank robbery in the city of Anaheim.”
According to authorities, Lewis is suspected of robbing at least three banks in Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch in July and August, including the target, a U.S. Bank.
“Based off evidence left at the scene and using investigative techniques, Lewis was believed to be responsible for each of these bank robberies as well as an additional attempted bank robbery in Ladera Ranch that occurred on August 7, 2024,” according to the release.
Although charges for the other events are still pending, Lewis was arrested and placed into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of attempting robbery in connection with Anaheim. He was moved to the Theo Lacy Facility, according to jail records.
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Lewis may have robbed additional banks in Orange County and beyond, according to investigators.
Contact number for information is 714-647-7000. You can visit occrimestoppers.org or call 855-TIP-OCCS (847-6227) to report information anonymously.
